Stories to Read or Tell from Fairy Tales and Folklore by Foucher and Budell
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| Editor | Foucher, Laure Claire |
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| Illustrator | Budell, Ada, 1873-1961 |
| Title | Stories to Read or Tell from Fairy Tales and Folklore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Stories to Read or Tell from Fairy Tales and Folklore" by Laure Claire Foucher is a collection of fairy tales and folklore written in the early 20th century. This anthology is curated for both children and adults who love storytelling, offering lesser-known tales that transport readers into worlds filled with magic, adventure, and moral lessons. Themes of transformation, bravery, and wisdom recur throughout the stories, inviting readers to reflect on the human experience through the lens of folklore. At the start of the anthology, Foucher provides a rich introduction to the importance of storytelling in childhood development, emphasizing its role in nurturing imagination and cultural awareness. The opening story, "The Stone-Cutter," follows a man who, dissatisfied with his life, wishes to be more powerful and ultimately learns to appreciate his original form. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to various characters and their quests, establishing a foundation of enchanting adventures that are characteristic of fairy tales, such as the prince's journey in "Prince Kindhearted." This first portion sets the stage for a delightful exploration of tales that not only entertain but also impart valuable lessons through their narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Storytelling |
| Subject | Folklore |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27467 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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