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  Baek, Heena. (2021). Moon Pops . Owlkids Books. Ages 3-8. In this book inspired by Korean folklore, Baek tells the story of a night so hot that the moon melted. One hot summer night, the residents of an apartment building had their air conditioners and fans at full speed to help keep away the heat. This was working well until the power went out and the residents were left without a way to cool off. What only one resident -- Granny -- realized was that because of the heat, the moon was melting. Granny ran outside to catch the moon drops and had the great idea to make them into popsicles which helped keep the residents cool. Unexpectedly, two rabbits showed up to Granny's door and explained that their home (the moon) had melted and that they needed help. With the leftover moon drops she had collected, Granny was able to grow the moon back. This book does not contain much color, which helps keep the main focus on the brightness of the moon and keeps it as the main focal point. While...
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Traditional Literature

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Dembicki, M. (Ed.). (2010).  Trickster.  Fulcrum Publishing. Ages 12+. This graphic novel, edited and published as a collection by Matt Dembicki, includes 21 short stories written by Indigenous storytellers. Each tale is meant to educate and teach the reader a moral lesson by using a "trickster" character, often represented by different animals.  Each of these tales was told by different Indigenous writers, all of whom worked with artists to bring their stories to life. Every story has its own art style and tone, with some stories being dark and serious to some having a comical twist.  Some of the themes explored in these short stories involve death, greed, honesty, and humility.  Below, we see some examples of the styles of art one can find in the book: "Trickster and the Great Chief" told by David Smith and illustrated by Jerry Carr This story leaves the reader with a moral lesson and reiterates a belief held by the author .  "Rabbit and the Tug of War" ...
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