the people could fly american black folktales

The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom.

Language eng Summary Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope. Label The people could fly : American Black folktales Title The people could fly Title remainder American Black folktales Statement of responsibility told by Virginia Hamilton illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Creator Cassette features: He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit - The peculiar such thing - How Nehemiah got free - The talking cooter - John and the devil's daughter - Tappin, the land turtle - Papa John's tall tale - A wolf and little daughter - Better wait till Martin comes - Little eight John - Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby - The people could fly.Carrying the running-aways - How Nehemiah got free - The talking cooter - The riddle tale of freedom - The most useful slave - The people could fly Carrying the running-aways and other slave tales of freedom.John and the devil's daughter - The peculiar such thing - Little Eight John - Jack and the devil - Better wait till Martin comes John and the devil's daughter and other tales of the supernatural.The beautiful girl of the moon tower - A wolf and little daughter - Manuel had a riddle - Pappa John's tall tale - The two Johns - Wiley, his mama, and the hairy man The beautiful girl of the moon tower and other tales of the real, extravagant, and fanciful.He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit - Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby - Tappin, the land turtle - Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer - Bruh Lizard and Bruh Rabbit - Bruh Alligator meets trouble - Wolf and birds and the fish-horse

He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit and other animal tales.

The people could fly american black folktales