Traditional Literature – This is the stories that began in the oral tradition and have lasted the test of time. There are numerous versions of many of the stories. Included in this genre are fables, folklore and myths from many cultures and times. In searching for these books, you can use the terms “fables”, “folklore”, and “myths”. You can add the name of the country, if you are looking for a story from a particular culture.
The gingerbread boy/ by Paul Gadone. PZ 8.1 G15 GI 1975 Children
Pretty Salma : a Little Red Riding Hood story from Africa / by Niki Daly. PZ 8 D17 PR 2007 Children
The three billy goats Gruff / [illustrated by] Paul Galdone. PZ 8.1 A8 TH21 Children
The firebird / Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Vladimir Vagin. PZ 8 Y78 FI 2002 Children
Beauty and the beast / retold and illustrated by Jan Brett. PZ 8 B675 BE 1989 Children