Chinese Folktales

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Publisher : Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Chinese Folktales by : Howard Giskin

Download or read book Chinese Folktales written by Howard Giskin and published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the rich background of this culture through these tales handed down from one generation to the next in the oral tradition. Every province of China is represented, and each story is put in perspective using maps, pronunciation guide, and notes

The Truth about Stories

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Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 0887846963
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (878 download)

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Book Synopsis The Truth about Stories by : Thomas King

Download or read book The Truth about Stories written by Thomas King and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2003 Trillium Book Award "Stories are wondrous things," award-winning author and scholar Thomas King declares in his 2003 CBC Massey Lectures. "And they are dangerous." Beginning with a traditional Native oral story, King weaves his way through literature and history, religion and politics, popular culture and social protest, gracefully elucidating North America's relationship with its Native peoples. Native culture has deep ties to storytelling, and yet no other North American culture has been the subject of more erroneous stories. The Indian of fact, as King says, bears little resemblance to the literary Indian, the dying Indian, the construct so powerfully and often destructively projected by White North America. With keen perception and wit, King illustrates that stories are the key to, and only hope for, human understanding. He compels us to listen well.

Yoga Tales

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ISBN 13 : 9780985154257
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (542 download)

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Book Synopsis Yoga Tales by : Nisha Arya

Download or read book Yoga Tales written by Nisha Arya and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People in ancient India lived in harmony with animals. This is obvious from the Panchatantra (pronounced as Pancha - tan - tra) tales, ancient animal fables that originated in India around 3rd century BCE. These stories, passed down by word of mouth for generations, show that people in ancient India observed animal behavior closely and each animal was given a human character based on its unique characteristics. The cow is seen as a "giver of life" because it provides milk. The monkey is regarded as clever and loyal and is also worshipped as the monkey god Hanuman. The cobra and the lion are feared but are also worshipped to prevent them from causing harm to humans. Many yoga poses are named after animals. Though there is no historical evidence that yoga poses were inspired by the Panchatantra tales, the prominent role that both the Panchatantra and yoga play in Indian life and culture have inspired me to link each Yoga pose named after an animal to a Panchatantra tale about the same animal. If you are an animal and yoga lover, I hope that that you will enjoy practicing these animal yoga poses and reading their stories. If animals or yoga are not your thing, I hope you will read the stories to find out why people in ancient India were so fascinated by animals and how they became a part of their lives and legend.

Rabbit Wishes

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Publisher : Lothrop Lee & Shepard
ISBN 13 : 9780688131807
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (318 download)

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Book Synopsis Rabbit Wishes by : Linda Shute

Download or read book Rabbit Wishes written by Linda Shute and published by Lothrop Lee & Shepard. This book was released on 1995 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an Afro-Cuban folk tale which explains why rabbits have long ears.

Best-Loved Folktales of the World

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

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Book Synopsis Best-Loved Folktales of the World by : Joanna Cole

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.

Living Folklore

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Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 087421517X
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (742 download)

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Book Synopsis Living Folklore by : Martha Sims

Download or read book Living Folklore written by Martha Sims and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Folklore is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to folklore as it is lived, shared and practiced in contemporary settings. Drawing on examples from diverse American groups and experiences, this text gives the student a strong foundation—from the field’s history and major terms to theories, interpretive approaches, and fieldwork. Many teachers of undergraduates find the available folklore textbooks too complex or unwieldy for an introductory level course. It is precisely this criticism that Living Folklore addresses; while comprehensive and rigorous, the book is specifically intended to meet the needs of those students who are just beginning their study of the discipline. Its real strength lies in how it combines carefully articulated foundational concepts with relevant examples and a student-oriented teaching philosophy.

Teaching with Story

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Publisher : August House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781939160720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis Teaching with Story by : Margaret Read MacDonald

Download or read book Teaching with Story written by Margaret Read MacDonald and published by August House Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable resource book includes everything teachers and librarians need to know for using storytelling in their classrooms with ready to tell tales correlated to the Common Core Standards.

Stories

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521001609
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis Stories by : Ruth Wajnryb

Download or read book Stories written by Ruth Wajnryb and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of story-telling as discourse through a wide range of teaching activities.

The Way to Rainy Mountain

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Publisher : UNM Press
ISBN 13 : 082632696X
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (263 download)

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Book Synopsis The Way to Rainy Mountain by : N. Scott Momaday

Download or read book The Way to Rainy Mountain written by N. Scott Momaday and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 1976-09-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in paperback by UNM Press in 1976, The Way to Rainy Mountain has sold over 200,000 copies. "The paperback edition of The Way to Rainy Mountain was first published twenty-five years ago. One should not be surprised, I suppose, that it has remained vital, and immediate, for that is the nature of story. And this is particularly true of the oral tradition, which exists in a dimension of timelessness. I was first told these stories by my father when I was a child. I do not know how long they had existed before I heard them. They seem to proceed from a place of origin as old as the earth. "The stories in The Way to Rainy Mountain are told in three voices. The first voice is the voice of my father, the ancestral voice, and the voice of the Kiowa oral tradition. The second is the voice of historical commentary. And the third is that of personal reminiscence, my own voice. There is a turning and returning of myth, history, and memoir throughout, a narrative wheel that is as sacred as language itself."--from the new Preface

Children Tell Stories

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Children Tell Stories by : Martha Hamilton

Download or read book Children Tell Stories written by Martha Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Presents concrete methods of incorporating storytelling by students of all ages into classroom practice to help teachers meet U.S. education standards of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing"--Provided by publisher.

Summer of the Mariposas

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ISBN 13 : 9781600609008
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Summer of the Mariposas by : Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Download or read book Summer of the Mariposas written by Guadalupe Garcia McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an adventure reminiscent of Homer's Odyssey, fifteen-year-old Odilia and her four younger sisters embark on a journey to return a dead man to his family in Mexico, aided by La Llorona, but impeded by a witch, a warlock, chupacabras, and more.

The Dynamics of Folklore

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Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1457180715
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (571 download)

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Book Synopsis The Dynamics of Folklore by : Barre Toelken

Download or read book The Dynamics of Folklore written by Barre Toelken and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive and widely praised introductions to folklore ever written. Toelken's discussion of the history and meaning of folklore is delivered in straightforward language, easily understood definitions, and a wealth of insightful and entertaining examples. Toelken emphasizes dynamism and variety in the vast array of folk expressions he examines, from "the biology of folklore," to occupational and ethnic lore, food ways, holidays, personal experience narratives, ballads, myths, proverbs, jokes, crafts, and others. Chapters are followed by bibliographical essays, and over 100 photographs illustrate the text. This new edition is accessible to all levels of folklore study and an essential text for classroom instruction.

Stone Soup

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Publisher : Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1684440408
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (844 download)

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Book Synopsis Stone Soup by : Heather Forest

Download or read book Stone Soup written by Heather Forest and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-12-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Two hungry travelers arrive at a village expecting to find a household that will share a bit of food, as has been the custom along their journey. To their surprise, villager after villager refuses to share, each one closing the door with a bang. As they sit to rest beside a well, one of the travelers observes that if the townspeople have no food to share, they must be "in greater need than we are." With that, the travelers demonstrate their special recipe for a magical soup, using a stone as a starter. All they need is a carrot, which a young girl volunteers. Not to be outdone, another villager contributes a potato, and the soup grows as others bring corn, celery, and other vegetables and seasonings. In this cumulative retelling of an ancient and widely circulated legend, author Heather Forest shows us that when each person makes a small contribution, “the collective impact can be huge.” Susan Gaber's paintings portray the optimism and timelessness of a story that celebrates teamwork and generosity

Teaching Folklore in the Classroom

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
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Book Synopsis Teaching Folklore in the Classroom by : William E. Koch

Download or read book Teaching Folklore in the Classroom written by William E. Koch and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Once Upon a Time

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521272629
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (726 download)

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Book Synopsis Once Upon a Time by : John Morgan

Download or read book Once Upon a Time written by John Morgan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1983-11-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide range of motivating and engaging stories from many cultures and sources.

Folklore

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Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 157441223X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Book Synopsis Folklore by : Kenneth L. Untiedt

Download or read book Folklore written by Kenneth L. Untiedt and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore is everywhere, whether you are aware of it or not. A culture's traditional knowledge is used to remember the past and maintain traditions, to communicate with other members within a community, to learn, to celebrate, and to express creativity. It is what helps distinguish one culture from another. Although folklore is so much a part of our daily lives, we often lose sight of just how integral it is to everything we do. If we look for it, we can find folklore in places where we'd never think it existed. Folklore: In All of Us, In All We Do includes articles on a variety of topics. One chapter looks at how folklore and history complement one another; while historical records provide facts about dates, places and names, folklore brings those events and people to life by making them relevant to us. Several articles examine the cultural roles women fill. Other articles feature folklore of particular groups, including oil field workers, mail carriers, doctors, engineers, police officers, horse traders, and politicians. As a follow-up article to Inside the Classroom (and Out), which focused on folklore in education, there is also an article on how teachers can use writing in the classroom as a means of keeping alive the storytelling tradition. The Texas Folklore Society has been collecting and preserving folklore since its first publication in 1912. Since then, it has published or assisted in the publication of nearly one hundred books on Texas folklore.

Stories in the Classroom

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
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Book Synopsis Stories in the Classroom by : Bob Barton

Download or read book Stories in the Classroom written by Bob Barton and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: