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Author Matthews, John.

Title The Barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins : traditional tales from around the world / retold by John Matthews ; illustrated by Giovanni Manna.

Publication Info. New York : Barefoot Books, 1999.

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Location Call No. Status
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J 398.2 MAT    Check Shelf
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 398.21 MATTHEWS    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Children's Nonfiction  J 398.22MAT    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Jefferson Branch - Children's Department  J398 MAT    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J398 MAT    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Children's Department  J398.2 MA    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 80 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography Bibliographical references: page 80.
Contents Giant with no heart in his body (Norwegian) -- Ghost with two faces (Cheyenne) -- Bunyip (Australian) -- Onna and the giant (Irish) -- Drinking companions (Chinese) -- Goblin, the grocer and the student (Danish) -- A-man-among-men (Hausa-West African) -- Little Oonyani (Evenk-Siberian) -- Lass who couldn't be frightened (Scottish).
Summary A cross-cultural anthology of folk tales carefully chosen to terrify and tantalize young readers. The mystery and magic of the stories are beautifully realized by evocative and enchanting watercolors.
Subject Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
Giants -- Folklore.
Ghosts -- Folklore.
Goblins -- Folklore.
Fairy tales.
Added Author Manna, Giovanni, 1966-, illustrator.
Added Title Giants, ghosts and goblins
ISBN 1902283279: $19.95
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