The old kingdom of Gwynedd – the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), Ynys (Anglesey) and the Llyˆn Peninsula – may be the most mythic landscape in Britain. The ancient Druids and from it sprang the tales of Blessed Bran who protected the land, wizards who made a Woman of Flowers, and Merlin the dragon whisperer whose […]
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We love reading folk tales, especially comparing different versions of common folk tales. This month for the The Virtual Book Club for Kids we’re rereading some of our favorites from Paul Galdone. Will you be joining in and reading along with us? If so, here are some fun resources and activities to go along with some...Read More
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Storyteller Tim Porteus brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, golden beaches, rolling countryside and dramatic Lammermuir Hills of the ancient county of East Lothian. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet Scottish kings and queens, saints and sinners, witches and wizards, ghosts and giants, fools and tricksters – all as fantastical and […]
Scandinavian folktales, picture books and anthologies with stories from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Finland and Iceland.
Somehow I missed figuring out when the date was for February's Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 (#nf10for10) and did not realize it had come until my inbox overflowed with wonderful posts on Feb. 19th! So, alas, here is my belated addition. Now in its third year, Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 is co-hosted by Mandy Robek of Enjoy and Embrace Learning, Julie Balen of Write at the Edge, and Cathy Mere of Reflect & Refine. This year all activity is collected on the Picture Book 10 for 10 Community. Top 10 Nonfiction Folktales for Reading Aloud Traditional tales fall under the Dewey realm of nonfiction. Since our third grade curriculum is based around world geography and world cultures, many of the books that I share aloud with students are folktales from different countries and cultures. This post brings together ten of my favorites, all of which are ideal for reading aloud to kids (and most of which are quite humorous). They are listed in geographical order, based on our units of study during the year. African Folktales Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock (1988) by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Janet Stevens is probably my favorite of the Anansi the trickster stories from west Africa. Last year I turned it into a quick Reader's Theater-style play that my third graders ended up performing in front of the whole school, and it was riot. Here, Anansi discovers a strange moss-covered rock with the power to knock its viewer unconscious, and he uses it to trick a variety of animals. But little does Anansi know that he is being observed, and he ends up being tricked himself. Read about all the Anansi stories by Eric Kimmel in this post. Talk, Talk: an Ashanti legend (1993) by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate come from the Ashanti people of west Africa. Everything was going along just fine for Jumaani the farmer until his much-ignored yams decide to tell him just what they think about it! From then on, all sorts of creatures and objects begin sharing their opinions, and poor Jumaani and rest don't know what to think. Kids love the humor of all the unexpected talking - including the surprise twist of the ending. The Spider Weaver: a legend of Kente cloth (2001) by Margaret Musgrove and Julia Cairns. This picture book relates the legend of the discovery of kente cloth by two Ghanaian weavers. Students enjoy seeing how the weavers learn from the spider and how kente cloth has become what it is today. Asian Folktales Goha the Wise Fool (2005) by Denys Johnson-Davies and illustrated by Hag Hamdy and Hany. Goha is the Egyptian name for the "foolish" folk hero of the Middle East also known as Nasreddin and many other variations. These short, pithy tellings of the stories are wonderful and will keep your students cracking up. The amazing artwork was hand-sewn by a pair of Egyptian tentmakers. You can read more about Goha and other "foolish" wise men in this collection of tales. Tales Told in Tents: stories from Central Asia (2004) retold by Sally Pomme Clayton and illustrated by Sophie Herxheimer. This collection of tales includes those from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Favorites of mine include The Secret of Felt and The Bag of Trickness, featuring the well-known Central Asian trickster Alder Kose. The Empty Pot (2001) by Demi. This retelling of a Chinese folktale is also available in a multilingual printing that includes two versions of the Hmong language. Young Ping is overjoyed when the emperor puts forth a challenge - the child who can grow the most beautiful plant will become his heir. This story highlights the importance of honesty and good character, and kids will be surprised by the twist at the end! Tasty Baby Belly Buttons (1999) retold by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Meilo So. This Japanese folktale features Uriko-hime, the melon princess, born from inside a watermelon. She is the only one fearless enough to take on the terrible Oni when they kidnap the children of the town in order to devour their tasty baby belly buttons. The whole premise of the story keeps kids engaged, as do her rather creative solutions. European Folktales Squash It! (1997) retold by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Robert Rayevsky. This absurdist tale comes from a collection of folktales from Spain and features ... a louse. Now, a louse is not normally a welcomed guest, but in this case, when a louse has bitten the King of Spain, he must be treated with respect, for he now has royal blood. The story only continues to ramp up from there, and kids will be delighted by the unexpected twists and circular ending of this humorous tale. Latin American and Caribbean Folktales Juan Bobo Goes to Work: a Puerto Rican folktale (2000) by Marison Montes and illustrated by Joe Cepeda (also available in Spanish, Juan Bobo Busca Trabajo. There really should be a bilingual version). This story introduces children to Juan Bobo or Simple John, an endearing character for whom nothing seems to ever go right. Children will be delighted by Juan's antics, as each day's problems escalate in silliness. Love and Roast Chicken: a trickster tale from the Andes Mountains (2004) retold by Barbara Knutson (also available in Spanish as Amor Y Pollo Asado). Poor cuy (guinea pig) is such a small, defenseless creature, that he must rely on his wits when he is threatened by Tio Antonio, the fox. His clever solutions to difficult situations will keep kids laughing and impressed by his creativity. Do you have a favorite folktale for reading aloud that I have missed? Please share in the comments below!
A list of the best Irish folktales and fairy tales for kids. These St. Patrick's Day books also includes celtic mythology and folklore.
Discover wonderful Chinese folk tales for kids with these children's books! These legends, fables and stories celebrate the great culture of China.
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Looking for a good laugh? Read some of these funny Asian fractures fairy tales. They put a fun spin on a classic story.
Reviews and suggestions for several picture books about fractured fairy tales that are fitting for a preschool aged child.
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Discover wonderful folklore from Japan with these Japanese folk tales for kids to read! Includes wonderful traditions and cultures to learn about.
A book list of traditional stories, fairy tales, folktales, and fables; for the preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Pre-K fairy tales books.
Multicultural folk stories, legends and myths for kids from around the world teach valuable life lessons about community and how to live a meaningful life.
A list of the best Irish folktales and fairy tales for kids. These St. Patrick's Day books also includes celtic mythology and folklore.
Alexandra Dvornikova is an illustrator based in Saint Petersburg. At Cunning Folk we’re huge fans of Alexandra’s work and delighted to be able to share it. Her dreamlike illustrations of flora and fauna mirror her everyday life, much of which is spent immersed in nature, foraging for mushrooms and
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Today I’ve got one last whack of any time, any day books for 2019. If your time and reading stacks are overfull now, be sure to check out these gems after the holidays. Saturday, written and …
Teaching a unit on fairy Tales, folktales and fables was always one of my favorite times in school. We would start with traditional tales, which even back in the 1990’s not everyone knew, and if they did it was often just an wide-eyed Disney version. Then we would move on to lesser known tales, like […]
You'll love teaching your Comparing Fairy and Folk Tales unit with this guide to some of the best books available for primary students.
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Multicultural folk stories, legends and myths for kids from around the world teach valuable life lessons about community and how to live a meaningful life.
Arthur Rackham - Art Gallery of complete Illustrations for the First edition of English Fairy Tales. Published by Heinemann, 1918.
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Multicultural folk stories, legends and myths for kids from around the world teach valuable life lessons about community and how to live a meaningful life.
A list of the best Irish folktales and fairy tales for kids. These St. Patrick's Day books also includes celtic mythology and folklore.
Fairy tales and other folktales are a great opportunity to include books and stories from around the world. A common lesson is to compare and contrast different versions of a fairy tale. Here are some folktales from around the world to check out. Anthology Fairytalez- This is an amazing FREE collection of fairy tales, folk
4 Irish fairy tales that are among Ireland's most popular include the legend of Tir na nOg, Deirdre of the Sorrows, and the Children of Lir.
Find the best multicultural fairy tales for your classroom or some in this list of diverse fairy tales for kids.
Fractured Fairy Tales are sure to inspire some giggles and fun when comparing them to their original fairy tale inspirations!
Folktales, Fables, Fairytales, and Tall Tales come up at some point throughout the year with all grade levels from Kinder to 5th grade. Over the years, I’ve found some absolutely WONDERFUL anchor charts that helped me create a visual reminder for my students. Here are some of my favorites! These... Read more
Learn how children's fairy tales, folk tales, myths, and legends benefit child development and discover the best fairy tales for kids
