The Story of Jumping Mouse
A Native American Folktale
Multicultural Folktales
The story of a kind-hearted, curious mouse who gives his own eyes to other creatures so that they might be healed of various ailments. As a reward for the mouse's unselfish actions, a magical frog turns him into a majestic eagle.
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978-1-5038-9408-2
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978-1-5038-9573-7
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Category | Language Arts |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Storytime Tales |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
| BISACS | JUV012020, JUV012030, JUV012040 |
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| Dewey | 398.2 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 540 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.0 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 213754 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, and Reviewed |
- About the Author
- About the Illustrator
- Beginning of Text
- Map
- A Native American Folktale
- Make a Map
- Think About It
Author: Amanda StJohn
Amanda StJohn is an author and public librarian. She is fascinated by singing frogs and animal tracks, and enjoys apricot tea and knitting.
Illustrator: Durga Yael Bernhard
Durga Yael Bernhard is the illustrator of numerous children's books, with topics ranging from natural science to multicultural themes. She has a deep love of African culture, Eastern and Western religion, and the natural world, all of which are reflected in her art. Durga's experience mothering three children has also shaped some of her most notable works. She lives with her family in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Multicultural Folktales from School Library Journal on May 1, 2025
A collection of folktales from around the world in one spot. A spectacular tool for any educator to use to teach about fables, legends, and folklore. Some of the stories may be familiar to students, but offering them in conjunction with tales from other cultures brings the vibrancy of… View →
