(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Chris Raschka. Using sources as diverse as New Zealand's Maori legends and the ancient Greek myths of Olympus, Zeitlin compares the creation stories of more than a dozen cultures and describes how each understands the structure of the universe. Western science is included in the continuum of cosmologies, making the point that myths and science both use likely stories to try to make sense of the universe. Bib.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2001

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Whitney Sherman. This fine addition to folklore collections contains clever stories resounding with the concepts of truth and justice. Seven thematic sections include "Forgiveness and Mercy: Throwing the First Stone" and "Settling Disputes: Between a Rock and a Hard Place." Jaffe and Zeitlin have included excellent documention and suggestions for extending the use of the stories beyond simply telling. Bib.

Reviewer: Elizabeth S. Watson