Akron Public Library

Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, should be considered sacred, and given respect.

A collection of tales adapted from the stories collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft during the thirty years he lived among American Indians in the West and around the Great Lakes.

"North America has a rich tradition of folk stories and tall tales. Native American myths and legends, Frontier-era folk heroes, and traditional homespun tall tales have delighted adults and children alike for generations. Folk Stories and Tall Tales is a treasury of the very best North American stories, all beautifully illustrated in Zanna Goldhawk's traditional, folk-inspired style. This anthology introduces children to North America's heritage...