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
Margaret Read MacDonald Livres
La Dre Margaret Read MacDonald parcourt le monde à la recherche de contes populaires, les façonnant en récits faciles à partager qui ravissent les familles. Son objectif est de répandre la joie d'une histoire magnifiquement racontée, encourageant les auditeurs à laisser de côté les appareils et à simplement raconter des histoires. Son expérience de bibliothécaire pour enfants et ses études de doctorat en folklore éclairent son style narratif ludique et mélodieux.
The Storyteller's Start-up Book
- 216pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Instruction on how to tell stories. Includes 12 tales from other countries.
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.
A unique twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast story unfolds when a wealthy man is saved by a scruffy dog, leading to an unexpected request for the man's stunning daughter as a reward. Set in England, MacDonald reimagines this timeless tale with vibrant illustrations that enhance the narrative, offering readers a fresh perspective on themes of love and transformation.