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Traditional Literature

The books in this category are considered traditional literature because their original authors are unknown and often come from an oral tradition.

 

The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth

The Hunter by Mary Casanova

Dream Wolf by Paul Goble

Iron John by Eric Kimmel

Too Much Noise by Ann McGovern

Juan Bobo Goes to Work by Marisa Montes

Legend of the Chinese Dragon by Marie Sellier

The Tale of the Firebird by Gennady Spirin

The Adventures of Robin Hood by Marcia Williams

Lon Po Po by Ed Young

Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky

Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky

 

 

More about traditional children's literature...

Traditional literature are the oldest types of stories that children will encounter. Because these stories originated orally, there are many versions of each story, and children are able to create their own versions as well.

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