Notes
This book contains fifteen tales from many cultures. They are favourite stories written down by some of today’s most talented storytellers, perfect for reading aloud, and each with a lesson to be learned. All the stories in this book have their roots in an oral tradition that is still strong in many countries of the world.Contents
Contents : The king with the dirty feet [Indian tale] -- Loawnu mends the sky [Chinese story] -- The old man who wished he coulda cry [Caribbean British story] -- The great rain [Native American Indian legend] -- How turtle lost her sandals [Amerindian legend form Guyana] -- The big wide-mouthed toad-frog [North American story] -- The very mean king [Kenyan story] -- Clever rabbit and King lion [Ghana story] -- Half-chick [Tale from Spain] -- Mashenka and the bear [Russian story] -- The Hedley Kow [English story] -- The hedgehog’s race [Scottish travellers’ tale] -- Rainbow bird [Aboriginal story] -- Papa Bwa greedy guest [story from Dominica] -- Cherry Tree Hill [Australian settlers’ yarn].Additional Info
This collection could also be used in social studies for introducing students to differences in peoples of the world.
