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Claire Cock-Starkey
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
North America has a rich tradition of folk stories and tall tales. Native American myths and legends, Frontier-era folk heroes, and traditional homespun tall tales have delighted adults and children alike for generations. Folk Stories and Tall Tales is a treasury of the very best North American stories, all beautifully illustrated in Zanna Goldhawk's traditional, folk-inspired style. This anthology introduces children to North America's heritage of...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Lore of the Wild delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals and weather on daily life. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The Lore of the Stars looks to the heavens and beyond to understand diverse cultures from here on Earth. This unique folklore treasury presents stories and traditional wisdom about the creation, nature, and role of the sky, celestial bodies, and the cosmos itself.
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