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oral tradition

Books about oral tradition for readers of all ages.

Cover of Ozark Ghost Stories (American Storytelling from August House)

Ozark Ghost Stories (American Storytelling from August House)

Richard Alan Young, Judy Dockrey Young

Ages 9–14folkloreregional culture

Cover of The story catcher

The story catcher

Mari Sandoz

Ages 9–14cultural heritagestorytelling

Cover of Carolina shout!

Carolina shout!

Alan Schroeder, Bernie Fuchs

Ages 5–10african american historycultural heritage

Cover of Say It Again Granny!

Say It Again Granny!

John Agard

Ages 5–10cultural heritagewisdom

Cover of Say It Again Granny!

Say It Again Granny!

John Agard

Ages 5–11cultural heritagewisdom

Cover of Magic words

Magic words

Field, Edward

Ages 5–12folkloreindigenous culture

Cover of When birds could talk & bats could sing

When birds could talk & bats could sing

Virginia Hamilton

Ages 6–12folkloreafrican american culture