Tehon, Atha
Overview
Works: | 119 works in 138 publications in 1 language and 30,315 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Literature Fairy tales Folklore Folk literature Poetry Stories in rhyme Pastoral poetry Fantasy fiction |
Roles: | Book designer, Typographer, Designer, Author, Illustrator |
Classifications: | PZ8.1.A213, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Atha Tehon
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale by
Verna Aardema(
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2 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 3,942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz
2 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 3,942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz
Ashanti to Zulu : African traditions by
Margaret Musgrove(
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3 editions published between 1976 and 1980 in English and held by 3,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z
3 editions published between 1976 and 1980 in English and held by 3,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z
Brother eagle, sister sky : a message from Chief Seattle by
Seattle(
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 2,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction
1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 2,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction
Snow-White and the seven dwarfs by
Jacob Grimm(
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3 editions published between 1972 and 1985 in English and held by 2,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony
3 editions published between 1972 and 1985 in English and held by 2,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony
The judge : an untrue tale by
Harve Zemach(
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2 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A skeptical judge discovers that the five people he had put in jail were telling the truth after all
2 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A skeptical judge discovers that the five people he had put in jail were telling the truth after all
The midnight farm by
Reeve Lindbergh(
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3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 1,271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Secrets of the dark are revealed in this poem describing a farm at midnight
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 1,271 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Secrets of the dark are revealed in this poem describing a farm at midnight
Caleb & Kate by
William Steig(
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1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Caleb finds himself transformed into a dog and is unable to tell his wife his true identity, he decides to become her companion
1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Caleb finds himself transformed into a dog and is unable to tell his wife his true identity, he decides to become her companion
Yonder by
Tony Johnston(
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the plum tree changes in the passing seasons so do the lives of a three-generation farm family
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the plum tree changes in the passing seasons so do the lives of a three-generation farm family
The three wishes : an old story by
Margot Zemach(
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2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very poor woodsman who is granted three wishes by an imp is urged by his wife to wish for riches
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very poor woodsman who is granted three wishes by an imp is urged by his wife to wish for riches
Mazel and Shlimazel : or, the milk of a lioness by
Isaac Bashevis Singer(
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1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The spirit of good luck outwits the spirit of bad luck and helps a poor but honest peasant lad marry the king's daughter
1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The spirit of good luck outwits the spirit of bad luck and helps a poor but honest peasant lad marry the king's daughter
The story of Hanukkah by
Amy Ehrlich(
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2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah
Waiting for the evening star by
Rosemary Wells(
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Growing up between 1909 and 1917, Berty enjoys the slow-rolling wheel of time on his Vermont farm and cannot understand his older brother's desire to see other parts of the world
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Growing up between 1909 and 1917, Berty enjoys the slow-rolling wheel of time on his Vermont farm and cannot understand his older brother's desire to see other parts of the world
Forest of dreams by
Rosemary Wells(
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child praises God for the beauty of nature
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child praises God for the beauty of nature
The banza : a Haitian story by
Diane Wolkstein(
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1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A small goat finds that the banjo given to her by a little tiger protects her from harm in an unexpected way
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A small goat finds that the banjo given to her by a little tiger protects her from harm in an unexpected way
Hansel and Gretel by
Jacob Grimm(
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1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch. A retelling of the Grimm fairy tale set in Africa
1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch. A retelling of the Grimm fairy tale set in Africa
King Grisly-Beard by
Jacob Grimm(
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Because of her hateful pride, the king gives his daughter in marriage to the first beggar that comes to the door
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Because of her hateful pride, the king gives his daughter in marriage to the first beggar that comes to the door
Tell me a Mitzi by
Lore Groszmann Segal(
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1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three household adventures in the life of Mitzi include an intended trip to grandmother's, sharing a family cold, and reversing the President's motorcade
1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three household adventures in the life of Mitzi include an intended trip to grandmother's, sharing a family cold, and reversing the President's motorcade
The Zabajaba Jungle by
William Steig(
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonard penetrates the mysterious Zabajaba Jungle where odd adventures await him, from carnivorous flowers to a petrified monster
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonard penetrates the mysterious Zabajaba Jungle where odd adventures await him, from carnivorous flowers to a petrified monster
Benjamin & Tulip by
Rosemary Wells(
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1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bullying Tulip attacks meek Benjamin once too often and is startled to be flattened by Benjamin and his large watermelon
1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bullying Tulip attacks meek Benjamin once too often and is startled to be flattened by Benjamin and his large watermelon
The four questions by
Ori Sherman(
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the meaning of Passover by explicating the symbolism of the Seder and the four questions
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the meaning of Passover by explicating the symbolism of the Seder and the four questions
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- Dial Books for Young Readers Publisher
- Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Publisher
- Economy Bookbinding Corporation Binder
- Dillon, Diane Illustrator
- Dillon, Leo Illustrator
- Wallerstein, Warren Book producer
- Holyoke Lithograph Co Printer
- Rainbows Inc Printer
- Jeffers, Susan Illustrator
- Dial Press Publisher
Associated Subjects
Africa Animals Animals, Mythical Ashanti (African people) Attempted murder Blame Children's poetry Children's poetry, American Children's stories Dogs Dwarfs (Folklore) Ecology English language--Alphabet Envy Ethnology Fairy tales Families Farm life Folklore Friendship Genealogy Germany Good and evil Harmony Human ecology Humility Indians of North America Indians of North America--Land tenure Judges Jungle animals Kings and rulers Leadership Manners and customs Mirrors Mosquitoes Natural history Nature Night Pride and vanity Prisoners Rescues Rites and ceremonies Sleep Spirits Stepmothers Stories in rhyme Suquamish Indians--Land tenure Truthfulness and falsehood West Africa Winter