The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Folktale

by Amanda Stjohn, Durga Yael Bernhard (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503894082
Publisher:	Child's World Storytime Tales
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Multicultural Folktales
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.21(w) x 9.67(h) x 0.29(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Amanda StJohn is an author and public librarian. She is fascinated by singing frogs and animal tracks, and enjoys apricot tea and knitting.

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.