Spagnoli, Cathy

When the great god Shao promises Tiger nine cubs each year, Bird comes up with a clever trick to prevent the land from being overrun by tigers.

Judge Rabbit solves the problem of a mischievous tree spirit who has taken on human form.

Presents twenty-five trickster tales from seventeen Asian countries suitable for grades 3-8, along with tips for telling each story, activity suggestions, and lists of further resources.

Contains over thirty Asian stories, covering a geographic region that extends from Pakistan across to Japan; and includes a brief look at Asia, and an introduction to several modern Asian storytellers and styles.