Taíno Tales

Taíno Tales
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9781734212945

"Alida, the daughter of a Taíno chief, lives in paradise. One day, she is startled by a boy from the opposing tribe, the Carib. Meeting daily in a hidden place, Alida and the boy, Taroo, soon become friends--and then their friendship blossoms into something more. What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love? A retelling of the Taíno legend of how the hummingbird came to be, this story brings an ancient culture--and a youg love--to colorful life."--Page [4] of cover.

Atariba & Niguayona

Atariba & Niguayona
Author: Harriet Rohmer
Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA)
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1988
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780892390267

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

Golden Tales

Golden Tales
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780439243988

Twelve classic tales from Latin America - before and after the days of Columbus.

Tales of the Taíno Gods/Cuentos de los dioses taínos

Tales of the Taíno Gods/Cuentos de los dioses taínos
Author: Osvaldo García-Goyco
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2010-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1477175083

Cuentos de los dioses taínos: como se creó el Mar Caribe es una divertida fantasía profusamente ilustrada basada en el misterioso mundo mitológico de los indios taínos de Puerto Rico y las Antillas Mayores. La trama está inspirada en la obra de Fray Ramón Pané Relación Acerca de las Antigüedades de los indios (1494-98), que formó parte del diario de Cristobal Colón. Las ilustraciones del cuento, por el fenecido joven pintor puertorriqueño Juan Negrón, fueron elaboradas mediante un guión visual del autor. Incluye además el autor un educativo glosario ilustrado. Tales of the Taíno Gods: How The Caribbean Sea Was Born, is an entertaining fantasy, based on the mysterious mythological world of the Taíno Indians of Puerto Rico and the Greater Antilles. The plot is inspired by the writings of Friar Ramón Pané’s An Account of the Antiquities of the Indians (1494-98), which was part of Christopher Columbus’ diary. The illustrations of the tale were painted using a visual script by the author, who directed the skillful brush of the late young puertorrican painter Juan Negrón. The author also includes an illustrated educational glossary.

How the Sea Began

How the Sea Began
Author: George Crespo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1993
Genre: Indians of the West Indies
ISBN: 9780395630334

The gourd containing the bow and arrow of the great departed hunter Yayael produces a torrent of water that becomes the world's ocean.

On This Beautiful Island

On This Beautiful Island
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Ages 4 to 8 years. This storybook is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated account of a day in the life of a Ta-no boy living 500 years ago on the island of Puerto Rico. It gives a child's-eye account of the strong bonds that these ancient people had with the natural world and one another. From poetic descriptions of the morning gathering of the crops to the magic of storytelling by the evening fire with Mother and Father, young readers will discover the rewards of a life lived close to the earth. Children will find additional pleasure in the antics of Tahite, a colourful pet parrot, and in vivid illustrations of the island's inhabitants, from the smallest coqui frog to the mightiest ceiba tree. As readers become enthralled with the workings of the ancient Ta-no culture, a philosophy of strength of community, respect for resources, and the value of friendship will inspire them to enjoy and protect the natural world that surrounds them.

Taíno Tales

Taíno Tales
Author: Vicky Weber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-05-10
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9781958368008

It's been said... The son of a Taíno chief would fish late at night and while he did, he'd sing a special song to Caguana, the spirit of love. The goddess grew fond of him and his daily visits brought her great joy...but everything changed when Juracán, an evil spirit, grew jealous of the pair. And so begins the Taíno legend of how the coquí frog came to be.

Kanahena

Kanahena
Author: Susan L Roth
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1623340128

A Cherokee woman recounts to the young girl beside her the legend of the tricky Terrapin, who gets into a great deal of trouble with Bad Wolf and the Other Wolves over a little Kanahena, a cornmeal dish, and must use his wits to save himself.

Tales of the Taíno Gods

Tales of the Taíno Gods
Author: Osvaldo García Goyco
Publisher:
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2010
Genre: Children's literature, Caribbean
ISBN: 9781450091138