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(From the pen of the chief editor Mei Zihan) Although I am Chinese, as a child I seldom heard adults tell stories of Chinese ancestry or tradition. Stories of our heritage, are important us. Folk tales teach and give children identity — yet, there were barely any stories in my heart.
Later, even after becoming a writer, and later a professor, I still experienced an emptiness. That is why I think children should have traditional stories as part...
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AY-EEEE! A spooky howl pierces the dark night. Is it the wind? Or is it the ghost called La Llorona? La Llorona is said to haunt moonlit roads and riverbanks, crying for her lost children. Before she became a ghost, La Llorona was a beautiful young woman named Maria. But Maria's wish for wealth led her to doom. Read this haunting tale to find out more.
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The purpose of folktales is to keep cultures and traditions alive. They may just be stories of made-up creatures but if you listen closely, you will see history reflected in them. For your little ones, this is the perfect book to introduce the Norse folktales. Remember to choose bedtime stories with true and historical roots. Choose this book today.
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Album trilingue : français, arabe, anglais. Autrefois, le ciel était si près de la surface de la terre que les hommes pouvaient le toucher. Mais une femme obstinée le força à prendre ses distances...
Ce conte mythique fon du Bénin offre une interprétation amusante de l'origine des étoiles.
*ATTENTION: Ce livre contient des passages en arabe, une langue s'écrivant de droite à gauche. Malheureusement, ce ne sont pas toutes les liseuses...
46) Le maître Glooscap transforme animaux et paysages / Mawiknat Klu'skap Sa'se'wo'laji Wi'sik Aqq Sa
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Il y a longtemps, le grand Glooscap créa le peuple mi'kmaq dans le territoire actuel des provinces de l'Atlantique. Puis le Maître interrogea les animaux de la région, qui étaient alors gigantesques, afin de connaître leur intention envers les humains. Selon leur réponse, il réduisit la force des uns, diminua la taille des autres, en chassa d'autres au loin. Voulant échapper à ses questions, le castor construisit un énorme barrage pour se...
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Let us tell you a story of bravery and magic. The Arthurian Folk Tales contain many life lessons because they are more than just magic and good fate. They tell about pain, suffering and why goodness must always be chosen over evil. Further, such tales open the eyes to the culture and tradition of Britain. Grab a copy today.
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Adaptations en français, en anglais et en mi'kmaq d'un conte traditionnel mi'kmaq recueilli et publié au 19e siècle par Silas T. Rand de Hantsport, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Un couple pauvre et âgé recueille un petit garçon trouvé sous la terre. Cette action bienveillante est le prélude à une série de prodiges...
49) Janjay
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Janjay is an energetic, smart, and curious little girl living in the West African country of Liberia. She is responsible for collecting clean water for the household on a regular basis, but one day finds herself distracted by afternoon fun with a friend, which causes her to neglect her chores. She later discovers the seriousness of her actions and learns a real life lesson about disobedience and the important role she plays in her family. Through...
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Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz's ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends the day helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daughter off on the same mission ... but will the results be the same?
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(From the pen of the chief editor Mei Zihan) Although I am Chinese, as a child I seldom heard adults tell stories of Chinese ancestry or tradition. Stories of our heritage, are important us. Folk tales teach and give children identity – yet, there were barely any stories in my heart.
Later, even after becoming a writer, and later a professor, I still experienced an emptiness. That is why I think children should have traditional stories as part...
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(From the pen of the chief editor Mei Zihan) Although I am Chinese, as a child I seldom heard adults tell stories of Chinese ancestry or tradition. Stories of our heritage, are important us. Folk tales teach and give children identity — yet, there were barely any stories in my heart.
Later, even after becoming a writer, and later a professor, I still experienced an emptiness. That is why I think children should have traditional stories as part...
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To kids, folktales are stories of magic and faraway places. But you let your kids read those stories because of the values that can be deduced from them. More importantly, such folktales represent the ethnolinguistic similarities of the European peoples. So you see, there's more to these stories than fairies, princes, dwarves and more.
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Combine classic Mother Goose with a South Louisiana Acadian setting and the artistry of renowned Cajun humorist Justin Wilson, and the result is a captivating book that will delight children and adults of all ages. For this book, American's formost interpreter of things Cajun has chosen five familiar stories and 19 favorite nursery rhymes. By applying his inimitable bayou-country style, Wilson has produces what will undoubtedly become a modern classic....
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Colorful stories from ancient and modern Scottish sources will charm young readers with the deeds of mermaids, giants and other supernatural creatures. Includes "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," "The Land of Green Mountains," and many more. 34 illustrations.
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Did you know that folktales are more than just stories? They are powerful traditions that can influence perceptions, behavior and attitude. They are stories of magic and powerful emotions that change the lives of the heroes involved. Of course, there are villains too and from them, your child will learn about mischief and ill-will. Allow your child to weight the good versus the good. He/she will learn best that way.
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Un père vit en campagne avec ses quatre filles. Un jour o il revient de la ville, il s'arrête près d'un marais afin de cueillir une rose pour sa cadette. Surgit alors une bête monstrueuse qui lui ordonne de lui amener sa fille en échange de la fleur, sinon le malheur s'abattra sur sa famille. La douce cadette accepte le marché pour le meilleur et pour le pire.
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