Books with title Favorite Folktales from Around the World

This exciting collection of traditional folktales f rom different parts of the worldintroduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. Twenty authentic fables, selected and translated by the author as they were told by tribal members of African and other cultures, range from the imaginative "Marriage of the wolf" to an entertaining account of "The crow with colored feathers". In "Coco the monkey" you'll meet an adventurous and very funny character, while "Grouillette the lazy turtle " teaches a valuable lesson in the bad consequences of laziness. In "The honest woodcutter," a fine, feathered friend is rewarded for its honesty. You'll also learn why a tortoise has a cracked shell and and the jackal a spotted fur. in "Marriage of the wolf"" you'll discover why it sometimes rains while the sun is shining while in The elephant and the turtle quareled " you will be surprised to learn the far-reaching effects of their dispute! These 20 time-honored folk tales will delight readers of all ages.

There are more than forty stories contained in this anthology of stories. It is the third volume and all of them are guest stories. I take no credit for any of them. Many are my personal favourites, retold to my grandchildren for their enjoyment and edification. These tales run the gamut of legendary characters, legends and folktales from around the world, countries such as Greece, Ireland, USA, Columbia, Europe, Inuit folktales, and Britain. Also from Peru, Germany, Chile, Amazon, the Incas, the lost cities and some Greek mythology just to name a few. I hope to teach readers that all cultures are unique in their own rights and to instill in them respect for all cultures and all people regardless of their religious beliefs or cultural backgrounds. People are all the same despite cultural and linguistic differences. Be tolerant of all people in every circumstance. Do not judge others by the clothes they wear, the colour of their skin, their accent or the type of food they consume. We are all human beings and there is one language we all know how to speak: the language of Love. With love and tolerance, all barriers can be broken. A smile speaks a thousand words and gives off enough energy to warm the heart. Food is a beautiful way to share love. It engages our senses and makes everyone feel good. Sharing food shows respect for the other person and builds bonds of friendship. We live in an incredibly diverse society. It is my heart’s desire to encourage young people to be tolerant of that diversity. We were all, once, those cute, innocent babies who were loved and cherished before we grew into adults.