Books with title Multicultural Tales to Tell

From 20-year veteran storyteller Pleasant DeSpain, known for reducing folktales to their essence, 20 "retellable" folktales from around the world. Folktales captivate generation after generation because they remind us that our forebears overcame seemingly insurmountable odds and we can, too! Folktale characters show us the best in ourselves; our sense of humor, our perseverance, our resilience that overcomes giant hurdles, and our innate sense of fair play. For Ages Five to Adult

People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is the common denominator of cultural exchange. Here are 33 such tales, collected from Brazil, China, Korea, Russia, Tibet, Africa, from America's native peoples, and other lands, and chosen for the universality…

When a story shares a universal message, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is shared with many diverse cultures.People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is the common denominator of cultural exchange. Here are thirty-three such tales, collected from Brazil, China, Korea, Russia, Tibet, Africa, from America's native peoples, and other lands, and chosen for the universality of their message. Each story is presented in concise "retellable" form, suitable for all ages.Kirkus Review wrote, "Presented in easy-to-learn versions enlivened with unforced humor and clear, fluent language; most would take ten minutes or less to tell. Their readers will bring away a stronger impression of human culture's unity than its diversity."

People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is the common denominator of cultural exchange. Here are 20 such tales, collected from Mexico, China, Korea, Fiji, Tibet, Africa, from America's native peoples, and other lands, and chosen for the universality of ....

There's a Snow White in Albania. A Cinderella in Egypt. There's even a Rapunzel in the Philippines. Introduce readers to cultures other than their own through classic fairy tales. Each title showcases a best known European fairy tale and two or three alternate versions from countries around the world. The series will encourage readers to compare and contrast stories from different cultures, and spark discussions of diversity and the role of fairy tales in people's lives.

There's a Snow White in Albania. A Cinderella in Egypt. There's even a Rapunzel in the Philippines. Introduce readers to cultures other than their own through classic fairy tales. Each title showcases a best known European fairy tale and two or three alternate versions from countries around the world. The series will encourage readers to compare and contrast stories from different cultures, and spark discussions of diversity and the role of fairy tales in people's lives.