FAVORITE FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Edited by Jane Yolen. A collection of 160 folktales from over 40 cultures, including tales from Japan, Africa, Israel, Norway, Tibet, Australia, and the Indian nations. These tales can be used to enhance cultural studies and to demonstrate the occurrence of certain classic themes the world over. For example, students can compare the Russian folktale “Vasilisa the Beautiful” with the German “Goose Girl,” both variations of the “Cinderella” story. Thirteen chapters cover such topics as heroes, love, wisdom, and death. Note: some adult material. Teacher resource. Notes. Pantheon. 498 pages.