Often rambling and somewhat dreamlike, the stories here represent the wide range of tales found throughout the Scandinavian lands. “A Summer Night in a Norwegian Forest,” “Elstorps Woods.” Scandinavian Folk and Fairy Tales. This long, lyrical tale is beautifully complemented by fantastical artwork that brings Anancy to skittery, eight-legged life.īooss, Claire, ed. Challenged to create the world’s first palm trees, Anancy enlists the help of many interconnected spirits while trying to avoid sharing his reward. Inspired by tales of the ever-present trickster Anancy, Berry has presented here an original tale that captures the spirit of the legend.
First Palm Trees: An Anancy Spiderman Story illus. Presented here in a beautifully illustrated picture book, this story features other familiar story elements that will appeal to many young fans of myth and legend.īerry, James. When the trees he cleared grow back night after night, he discovers that Great-Grandmother Earth herself has been bringing them back. This is the legend of Watakame, a Huichol farmer who works hard day and night in his fields with the help of his equally hardworking dog. The Tree That Rains: The Flood Myth of the Huichol Indians of Mexico illus. “The Talking Tree,” a tale from Italy, features a bachelor king, an enchanted tree, and more marriage proposals than a king knows what to do with, with a satisfying conclusion to please any storytelling audience.īernhard, Emery, ad. 2-5.ĭrawing inspiration from actual storytelling records of years past, renowned storyteller and librarian Augusta Baker has collected here stories from fifteen different countries that consistently attracted the best audience. “The Talking Tree.” The Talking Tree: Fairy Tales from 15 Lands illus. On their quest for the three golden oranges that will lead them to their wives, the two older brothers disobey the instructions with disastrous results, leaving the kindly younger brother to clean up the mess and bring the family back together.īaker, Augusta, ed. In this traditional Spanish folktale, three brothers set off on a journey to find wives for themselves with specific instructions to work together despite their differing matrimonial preferences. Some stories here are perfect for a young storytime crowd, while others feature themes that are better appreciated by a more mature audience.Īda, Alma Flor, ad. This collection includes historical adaptations of traditional tales, a few more modern selections and interpretations, and several fully illustrated options, each with a note indicating its geographical origin. Selected and annotated by Anna ShustitzkyĬultures all over the world have produced a variety of stories featuring trees, their fruits, and their natural and mythological inhabitants.
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