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Favorite Folktales from Around the World

Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 0804152861
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Favorite Folktales from Around the World written by Jane Yolen and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Africa, Burma, and Czechoslovakia to Turkey, Vietnam, and Wales here are more than 150 of the world's best-loved folktales from more than forty countries and cultures. These tales of wonder and transformation, of heroes and heroines, of love lost and won, of ogres and trolls, stories both jocular and cautionary and legends of pure enchantment will delight readers and storytellers of all ages. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Yummy

Author : Lucy Cousins
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763644749
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Yummy written by Lucy Cousins and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed creator of the Maisy series and other popular children's books revamps eight classic stories, from Little Red Riding Hood to The Musicians of Bremen, retaining all the emotion and humor from the original fairy tales.

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales Of Asia

Author : Ruth Wan-lau
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811226369
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales Of Asia written by Ruth Wan-lau and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In these beautifully illustrated tales, you will meet brave heroes who outsmart others, mystical spells that enchant, talking animals that are full of mischief, and so much more.The diversity and wonder of Asia are found in these precious stories that have been passed down through generations, and now, adapted in this compilation, for your reading pleasure. These stories will not just fascinate young readers, they will also educate because they speak of admirable traits, like strength and determination, family loyalty, and and even, mysterious allegories that reveal history!

Best-Loved Folktales of the World

Author : Joanna Cole
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385189494
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (851 download)

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Download or read book Best-Loved Folktales of the World written by Joanna Cole and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1983-08-09 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of over two hundred folk and fairy tales from all over the world is the only edition that encompasses all cultures. Arranged geographically by region—West and East Europe, British Isles, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe, Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Africa, North America, the Carribean and West Indies, and Central and South America—and lovingly selected from the personal favorites of folklorists and writers, this book is a major anthology in its field. Gathered together in this wide-ranging collection are familiar classics like "Snow-White" and "Sleeping Beauty," and stories that equal them from all major cultures. Together they offer magic, adventure, laughter, reflection, vivid images, and a throng of colorful characters. More important, they offer insight into the oral traditions of different cultures and deal with universal human dilemmas that span differences of age, culture, and geography. Animal fables, proverbs, ghost stories, funny tales, and tales of enchantment provide a unique reading experience for all ages. A category index groups the tales by plot and character, e.g., humorous, supernatural, and "pourquoi" tales, married couples, enchanted sweethearts, etc. Like all great literature, these tales can be read with fascination on many levels, making Best-Loved Folktales of the World a classic and enduring collection.

My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales

Author : Edric Vredenburg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789357952828
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (528 download)

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Download or read book My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales written by Edric Vredenburg and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories

Author : Kay Lyons
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462908608
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories written by Kay Lyons and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Malaysian fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories is collection of folk tales drawn from the rich treasure trove of legends and historical stories in the lush Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. This story book contains a fascinating collection of tales of brash animals, brave villagers and of course handsome princes and beautiful princesses, all set in strange and exotic locations. These stories are widely retold and much beloved by children and adults throughout Malaysia to this day. Retold for the first time here for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated tales in this story book will give children insights into the traditional culture and rich natural environment of Malaysia. Malaysian children's tales include: The Princess of Mount Ledang Badang, the Strongest Man below the Wind How the Tapir Got Its Colours The King of the Crocodiles The Dragon of Kinabalu And more! The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750987324
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland written by Lisa Schneidau and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns. Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.

Asian Children's Favorite Stories

Author : David Conger
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462920659
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Asian Children's Favorite Stories written by David Conger and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries--China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The classic stories in this book include: Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea) Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines) How the Mousedeer Became a Judge (Indonesia) Liang and His Magic Brush (China) The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand) The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India) The Crane's Gratitude (Japan) This multicultural children's book opens doors to other cultures and engages the imagination.

A World Full of Animal Stories

Author : Angela McAllister
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 1786030454
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book A World Full of Animal Stories written by Angela McAllister and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author : Nelson Mandela
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393052125
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales written by Nelson Mandela and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mandela, the Nobel Laureate for Peace, has selected 32 African stories for this extraordinary new book, an anthology that presents Africa's oldest folk tales to the children of the world. Full color.

The Penguin Book of World Folk Tales

Author : Milton Rugoff
Publisher : Penguin Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Penguin Book of World Folk Tales written by Milton Rugoff and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1977 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Collected Folk Tales

Author : Alan Garner
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007446101
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Collected Folk Tales written by Alan Garner and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service The definitive collection of traditional British folk tales, selected and retold by the renowned Alan Garner.

The Greatest Folk Tales of Bihar

Author : Nalin Verma
Publisher : Rupa Publications
ISBN 13 : 9789353336622
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Folk Tales of Bihar written by Nalin Verma and published by Rupa Publications. This book was released on 2019 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are human skulls speaking to men. There are demonesses falling in love with their prey. There is a jackal pretending to be a priest and a donkey that goes beyond his duty. These are stories from the soil of Bihar, from the land of Bhojpuri and Maithili-stories that have traversed centuries and created a catalogue of oral wisdom.

Korean Children's Favorite Stories

Author : Kim So-Un
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462908160
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Korean Children's Favorite Stories written by Kim So-Un and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these Korean fables transport the reader to a wonderland where ants talk, a baby rabbit outwits a tiger, a tree fathers a child, and a toad saves a whole village. Korean stories include: The Story Bag The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie The Bridegroom's Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more… The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Wise Women

Author : Suzanne I. Barchers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313070016
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Wise Women written by Suzanne I. Barchers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1997-03-15 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong women who prevail and triumph using their intelligence, courage, or resourcefulness are celebrated in this gathering of stories for all ages. It features legends, folklore, and fairy tales from such far-flung places as the Punjab, Africa, China, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe and from places close at hand-Hawaii, New England, and the Ozarks. Some of the tales are reprinted from their original telling, others are completely retold. All are excellent for read-alouds, story time, or reading programs. Also of interest to students of literature, storytelling, or women's studies.

Folk Tales for Bold Girls

Author : Fiona Collins
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750993448
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Folk Tales for Bold Girls written by Fiona Collins and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think that legends are all about princes and princesses, knights and heroes, giants and monsters? Well, they aren't always. The stories in this book are about girls like you and girls you might know: clever, strong, brave and resourceful. Here you can read the story of Vasilisa, who wasn't afraid of the deep dark forest; Mollie Whuppie, who knew how to trick a giant; Tipingi, who was able to call on her friends to help her get out of trouble; Seren, who used her love of singing to help others; and many more fearless characters. Storyteller Fiona Collins has chosen the best of the old tales from all around the world and reworked them into new and exciting versions to be enjoyed by everyone, accompanied by magical illustrations by talented artist Ed Fisher.

Strange Things Sometimes Still Happen

Author : Angela Carter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780571198382
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (983 download)

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Download or read book Strange Things Sometimes Still Happen written by Angela Carter and published by . This book was released on 1994-03-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: