La Diablesse and the Baby
by Keens-Douglas, Richardo
Governor General's Literary AwardCanadian ContentFolklore/Fables/MythsIslandsBabies & ToddlersGrandparentsElementary School Library Collection
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AR Book Level
3.8
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
931
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
17028 EN
About this book
In this Caribbean folktale, La Diablesse, a creature with one foot and one hoof, sneaks into a countryside home hoping to steal a newborn baby. A clever Granny, however, uses her wisdom to outsmart the creature and keep the child safe. The story introduces young readers to traditional folklore while highlighting the triumph of quick thinking over mischief.