A retelling of the African American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

After failing to flatter her father as much as her two evil sisters do, Candace is banished from his plantation and only after much time and meeting her Prince Charming, is her father able to appreciate her love.

A compilation of more than 140 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.

Presents a volume of pourquoi tales collected by Zora Neale Hurston from her field research in the Gulf states in the 1920s.

"Marisa Bonilla's charming tale is both nostalgic and relevant. Through playful verse she teaches a lovely and valuable lesson."--Cynthia Richmond, author.

Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born with and who died with a hammer in his hand.