FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
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Bokuden and the Bully: A Japanese Folktale

(3) K-3 On My Own Folklore series. Illustrated by Cheryl Kirk Noll. After sharing the gods' finest treasure, chocolate, with the Mayan people, god/king Kukulkán incurs the wrath of fierce Night Jaguar. Bokuden, Japan's greatest swordsman, defeats a boastful but gullible warrior with wit instead of weapons. The illustrations for each folktale nicely reflects its native culture. Back matter contains additional information, including a pronunciation guide. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these On My Own Folklore titles: Bokuden and the Bully and The Chocolate Tree.

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