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The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale

48 pp. | Millbrook | September, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-0-8225-7545-0 $25.26
(3) K-3 On My Own Folklore series. Illustrated by Janice Lee Porter. After sharing the gods' finest treasure, chocolate, with the Mayan people, god/king Kukulkán incurs the wrath of fierce Night Jaguar. Bokuden, Japan's greatest swordsman, defeats a boastful but gullible warrior with wit instead of weapons. The illustrations for each folktale nicely reflects its native culture. Back matter contains additional information, including a pronunciation guide. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these On My Own Folklore titles: Bokuden and the Bully and The Chocolate Tree.
Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

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