EDU291: Children's Literature

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Pourquoi Tales

Pronounced: por‑kwa Means “why” (French)

What are Pourquoi Tales?

Pourquoi tales offer folklore‑style explanations for natural phenomena or aspects of creation. An example is “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears.” — Definition courtesy of GCC Libraries

In One Search, try keywords like Children’s literature, folklore, or add “Pourquoi”, then refine by format or date.

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