Books by Gerald McDermott

There was no light in the world. People lived in darkness. Then Raven came. The Native American tale of how light was brought to the world by Raven ... More

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1994 Caldecott Honor author Gerald McDermott once again masterfully evokes the power of myth through simple language and brilliant art. This ... More

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Zomo is a very clever rabbit, who asks Sky-God for wisdom. But Zomo must accomplish three difficult tasks--collect scales from Big Fish, milk from ... More

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Evangelical theology is a burgeoning field. Evangelicals have been growing in numbers and prominence worldwide, and the rise to academic prominence ... More

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In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky.

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McDermott plumbs the work of Jonathan Edwards for insight into true spirituality. He offers 12 signs of the Spirit which can help readers chart their ... More

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An expression of the universal myth of the hero-quest, this beautiful story also portrays the Indian reverence for the source of life: the Solar Fire ... More

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In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible ... More

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When the evil McGoons trick Tim O'Toole out of his fortune, he teams up with his benefactors, the Little People, to regain his treasure. McDermott's ... More

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A picture-book retelling of a tale from the Congo. Two twin brothers are born--one is handsome and the other is not. The handsome brother, Luemba, is ... More

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When the Lord of the Night looks through his magic mirror and sees that the world is gray and joyless, he commands Wind to fly to the house of the ... More

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Relates the consequences of a stonecutter's foolish longing for power.

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When the Lord of the Night looks through his magic mirror and sees that the world is gray and joyless, he commands Wind to fly to the house of the ... More

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In this rain forest tale from Caldecott Medalist McDermott, a trickster's fall from grace reveals how creation and beauty can sometimes come from ... More

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1994 Caldecott Honor author Gerald McDermott once again masterfully evokes the power of myth through simple language and brilliant art. This ... More

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Papagayo, the noisy parrot, helps the night animals save the moon from being eaten up by the moon dog.

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A retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a stork finds a way to outwit the fox that tricked him.

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Crocodile wants to feast on Monkey's heart and Monkey must outsmart him if he is to enjoy eating mangoes all day.

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Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other day, this Irish tale will take youngsters off on a free-wheeling flight of fancy as Daniel O'Rourke is ... More

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Rich in color, shapes, and textures, McDermott's meditation on the creation story from Genesis is a gift to readers of all ages. Full color.

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Spanish version of the adapted Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.

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Deep in the heartland of Africa, on the Congo River, twin brothers are born. One is handsome and loved, the other is ugly and neglected. One night, ... More

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With the tropical colors and cadences of the islands, Caldecott Medalist McDermott brings irrepressible humor and energy to a Hawaiian trickster tale ... More

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McDermott introduces readers to Zomo, a rabbit who is not strong or big but is very clever. When he resorts to trickery to gain wisdom, Zomo soon ... More

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1994 Caldecott Honor author Gerald McDermott once again masterfully evokes the power of myth through simple language and brilliant art. This ... More

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