Esther, a shy orphan Jewish girl who is chosen to become queen of Persia, risks the wrath of the king to save her people from destruction and whose courage and wisdom is now celebrated in the Jewish feast of Purim. Reprint. Author: Wolkstein, Diane Publisher: Mulberry Books Binding: Paperback Langua..
From School Library JournalBrilliant paintings enfold Wolkstein's retelling of an Australian Aboriginal creation myth. Awakened by a voice, Sun Mother leaves her home in the sky and travels the sleeping earth as grass, plants, and trees sprout in her footsteps. She wakes the dozing animals in their ..
Long ago, when Sun and Moon still lived on earth, they invited their new friend Ocean to visit their home. After many protests (after all, there was a lot of her), Ocean finally agreed to come. Sun and Moon worked and prepared for many days, but when Ocean finally arrived, they discovered that nothi..
A collection of folktales gathered by the author in Haiti with comments on Haitian folklore. Author: Diane Wolkstein Publisher: Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394833902 ISBN-13: 9780394833903..
A strange event occurs across the land when a little Chinese goose girl sprinkles her shoulders with water and begins to wave her arms, believing that she will sprout wings, fly, and enjoy all the beautiful flowers of spring. Author: Wolkstein, Diane Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Binding: hardcover Lan..
Before he can be crowned King of Persia, Azgid must prove his courage by fighting the Red Lion. Author: Wolkstein, Diane Publisher: Crowell Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0690013469 ISBN-13: 9780690013467..