Reference guide containing more than 1,200 entries of fairs, dances, pageants, etc. associated with 375 holidays in over 150 countries excluding the U.S. and Canada
Margaret Read MacDonald Libros
La Dra. Margaret Read MacDonald viaja por el mundo en busca de cuentos populares, dándoles forma para convertirlos en narrativas fáciles de compartir que deleitan a las familias. Su objetivo es difundir la alegría de una historia bellamente contada, alentando a los oyentes a dejar de lado los dispositivos y simplemente contar historias. Su experiencia como bibliotecaria infantil y su doctorado en folclore informan su estilo narrativo juguetón y melódico.
The Storyteller's Start-up Book
- 216 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Instruction on how to tell stories. Includes 12 tales from other countries.
Presents five folktales for young children, including "Snow Bunting's Lullaby" from Siberia, "Chin Chin Kobokama" from Japan, "The Playground of the Sun and Moon" from Argentina, and "Counting Sheep" from the British Isles.
The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog
A Folktale from Great Britain
- 32 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
A unique twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast story unfolds when a wealthy man is saved by a scruffy dog, leading to an unexpected request for the man's stunning daughter as a reward. Set in England, MacDonald reimagines this timeless tale with vibrant illustrations that enhance the narrative, offering readers a fresh perspective on themes of love and transformation.