Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive through courage and wit.
In this story from China, when a woodcutter finds a magic pot that makes two of everything that he puts inside of it, he thinks all of his troubles have disappeared! Or have they just doubled?
This collection of nine short stories features a range of cat "tales" from different countries that are especially worth sharing. You will find stories that explain why cats choose women over men, how cats trick other (in cat's view) "lesser" animals, how cats outwit humans, and how cats wait patiently for their time in the sun.
These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and other parts of the world.
Nine inspiring folktales about heroes, including selections from Hungary, Switzerland, India, Japan, and other parts of the world. Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.
A collection of nine traditional tales about leprechauns, dwarfs, shapeshifters and other enchanted creatures from various countries, including Russia, Norway, and Germany.
Collected from Brazil, China, Korea, Russia, Tibet, Africa, from Native Americans, and other lands, and chosen for the universality of their message, each of these 33 tales is presented in concise "retellable" form, suitable for all ages. Illustrated with 30 pen-and-ink drawings, they are easy to read, remember, and tell again and again.
Here are cat tales especially worth sharing. You will find stories that explain why cats choose women over men, how cats trick other (in cat's view, lesser) animals, how cats outwit humans, and how cats wait patiently for their time in the sun.
One story always leads to the next, says DeSpain in his preface. And he should know. For nearly a generation and a half, DeSpain has been traversing the country telling stories to teachers, librarians, and especially to children of all ages. Nine of his all-time favorite stories are included here:
In this new millennium, we are faced with a critical question: are we willing to work together to ensure the survival of the planet as well as each other? In his fifth collection of tellable folktales and his third collaboration with illustrator Joe Shlichta DeSpain provides eleven ancient stories that address natural elements such as Sun, Moon, Stars, Ocean, Wind, Fire, Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Insects, Rocks, Trees, and Humans.
Prehistoric men and women chipped their tales into cave walls. Native Americans handed down stories in elaborate ceremonies. Today, television and the movies tell our stories. No matter what medium, storytelling has always been essential. Stories pass along traditional values, entertain, or warn of past mistakes, We can see ourselves in the hero, fool, trickster, or teacher in the story--even if that character happens to be an inser! Folktales...
