To accompany her retelling of this Miwok creation myth,the author has created stunning illustrations featuring bold colors and strong geometric designs based on those found in ancient Indian pottery.

In feudal Japan, little Inchkin, though only a few inches tall, becomes an honored Samurai swordsman.

Anancy and Mr. Dry-Bone attempt to win the hand of the beautiful Miss Louise by making her laugh.

Prince Dhutmose has commanded a splendid tomb to be built for his final journey to the Land of the Dead. Pepi's father is to decorate it, but how can he paint the unimaginable-the Lions of the Horizon, the terrible gods Horus the Hawk and Sebek the crocodile, and Mertseger the deadly Winged Cobra? Pepi decides to find real-life models for his father, using his knowledge of secret names...

A Star-Child whose beauty has caused him to grow proud, cruel, and selfish denies that an ugly beggar woman is his mother. Learning he is wrong, he vows to search for her throughout the world.