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1. Novesky, Amy (2004). Elephant prince: The story of Ganesh. SanRafael, CA: Mandala Publishing.

Abstract:
In this mythical story, that takes place in India, a girl grows up listening to her mother’s and grandmother’s stories. As a princess, she meets her love and is married. He promises her a baby and has one within a year. When gods gather around the baby’s head vanishes. Another god helps save the baby with the help of an elephant offering his life. The little boy was saved and became the elephant prince, listening to his mother’s stories everyday.

Abstract provided by Lisa Riley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [God] [Goddess] [Happiness] [India] [Loneliness] [Love] [Marriage] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Presents] [River] [Sadness] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

2. Wolkstein, D. (1979). White wave. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A Chinese farmer finds a shell with a moon goddess in it. She eases his loneliness, but then he becomes greedy and she must leave. He eventually learns and has a happy life.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Brulotte, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Chinese] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goddess] [Greed] [Happiness] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
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