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Caribbean Folklore

8 stories, retold short enough for one lesson.

8 stories

Anansi Comes to the CaribbeanHonestyIntelligence and the preservation of one's culture are the most powerful tools for overcoming adversity and surviving in a new environment.Grades 4–8Level 5

Compé Lapin and Compé TigerHonestyWit and intelligence are far more powerful than raw physical strength. A clever mind can turn a predator's own vanity into their downfall.Grades 4–8Level 4

Compé Lapin and the Tar BabyHonestyEven in a desperate situation, quick thinking and reverse psychology can turn a trap into an escape.Grades 4–8Level 3

La Diablesse the Devil WomanHumilityTrue character is hidden beneath the surface; do not let lust or vanity blind you to the danger of a stranger's intentions.Grades 4–8Level 3

Mama Dlo Water SpiritGreedRespect the sanctity of nature and its resources, for greed and environmental destruction carry heavy consequences.Grades 4–8Level 4

Papa Bois Guardian of the ForestClevernessNature is a gift to be respected, not a resource to be exploited; those who take more than they need invite their own ruin.Grades 4–8Level 5

The Douen SpiritsHonestyThe story serves as a warning to protect the innocent and to remain vigilant against deceptive voices that lure one away from safety.Grades 4–8Level 5

The SoucouyantClevernessBeware of judging others solely by their outward appearance, for a quiet exterior may mask a predatory nature.Grades 4–8Level 4