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This collection presents the beloved Brer Rabbit folklore in a rhythmic, rhymed format. Stories such as "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby," "Winnianimus Grass," and "Hello House" were first gathered by J.C. Harris. The tales showcase Brer Rabbit’s cunning adventures with animals in the American South, celebrating African‑American oral tradition and folklore.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ennis Rees
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