A treasury of Brazilian folktales is presented in the authentic voice of an author who grew up in the rain forest and includes stories identified as most representative of Amazonian culture, in a volume complemented by descriptions of indigenous populations and a glossary of animal and plant profiles.

Translation from the Portuguese.

Thebeginning of the world -- Amao -- The brothers Bacororo and Itubore -- The husband of the stars -- The people with bat wings -- The beautiful deer -- The parrot who sings kra-kra-kra -- The Pequi tree -- The enticing smell -- The death of Ari -- Iara, the mother of water -- Ceuci, the witch who ate a lot.