Margaret Read MacDonald Livres

A comical tale unfolds as a whiny old woman encounters a no-nonsense fairy, exploring themes of greed and its consequences. Margaret Read MacDonald skillfully retells this old British fairy tale, infused with humor and wit. The vibrant illustrations by Nancy Dunaway Fowlkes, created with India ink and watercolor, enhance the lively narrative, bringing the characters and their antics to life. This delightful combination of storytelling and art makes for an engaging read for children.

Reference guide containing more than 1,200 entries of fairs, dances, pageants, etc. associated with 375 holidays in over 150 countries excluding the U.S. and Canada

"Kindness Tales is the third book in a trilogy that includes Peace Tales and Earth Care from award-winning author, popular storyteller, and highly-respected folklorist, Margaret Read MacDonald. Margaret has curated a collection of forty-two of her favorite stories that celebrate the timeless power of kindness to make the world a gentler, safer, and more loving place. These tales from the world's great oral traditions share the common theme that thoughtful and generous acts of kindness can lead to surprising consequences. Each story in this collection is supplement by reference notes and source information along with suggestions from further reading." -- Back cover

Instruction on how to tell stories. Includes 12 tales from other countries.

Featuring a collection of contemporary ghost stories, this gazetteer captures haunting accounts and eerie occurrences from British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. It serves as a fascinating exploration of the supernatural, detailing various reports of hauntings and strange phenomena in the Northwestern region. The book invites readers to delve into the mysterious and often chilling experiences that define the area's ghostly lore.

Presents five folktales for young children, including "Snow Bunting's Lullaby" from Siberia, "Chin Chin Kobokama" from Japan, "The Playground of the Sun and Moon" from Argentina, and "Counting Sheep" from the British Isles.

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.