Terrific Traditional Literature 

Here are a couple of terrific works of traditional literature retold in an entertaining matter.

                                                                 

Trickster 

Dembicki, Matt. Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection.2010. 232 pages. $45.31. ISBN 1555917240.

     Dembecki has a way of bringing Native American Tales to life in this graphic novel anthology of comics. From raccoons to birds, his ability to capture the moment in illustrations is fun and accessible. The drawing style is classic comic and that makes it all so much easier to comprehend the importance and moral of each and every tricky story. 

Tales Our Abuelitas Told 

Flor Ada, Alma and Campoy, Isabel. Illustrated by Felipe Davalos, Susan Guevara, Leyla Torres, and Vivi Escriva. Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection.  2006. $11.99. ISBN 978-0689825835.

This Hispanic folktale collection is one that stands the test of time. Although its length may be daunting, its importance to celebrate the Hispanci culture shines through. With beautiful illustrations strung between pages give a glimpse of what the story about to be told will bring. Each story ends with a little history of the tale. It enlightens readers of the importance of the tale and why it should be shared for generations.