"Animals don't talk but they appear in fables to tell us about our very human selves. This classic collection of whimsical stories is told simply with wit that appeals to children of all ages. In reading these tales, the lessons of many cultures are passed along and wisdom is shared. Young readers will be highly engaged and entertained by the fools, tricksters, and clever characters who appear in these timeless stories"--Amazon.com.
When a stingy baker insists that his poor neighbor pay for the smells he has been enjoying, a clever judge rules in his favor and determines exactly the right fine.
Folktales from around the world told by adults and children. Encourages children who want to tell their own stories, and also a wonderful resource for adults who tell or teach stories to children.
A collection of folktales from around the world, all featuring the character of the fool, with tips for telling the stories aloud, related activities, and source notes.
When Tree Kangaroo and Koala try to survive a very dry season by digging a well, Tree Kangaroo ends up doing all of the work and Koala ends up with a stumpy tail in this folktale from Australia.
Retells the Russian fable about two frog sisters, one adventurous and impulsive, the other lazy and cautious, that fall into a pail of milk and learn a lesson about persistence.
When a stingy baker insists that his poor neighbor pay for the smells he has been enjoying, a clever judge rules in his favor and determines exactly the right fine.
In this variation on a cumulative folktale from Cuba, Rooster dirties his feathers on his way to a dance and after asking Grass, Cow, Stick, and River for assistance, Sun agrees to help him.
Presents concrete methods of incorporating storytelling in the classroom, and includes reproducible handouts, storytelling tips and strategies, and companion DVD.
