Description
From the Dust Jacket
Leprechauns, ogres, princesses, and trolls are brought together in this thoughtful collection designed to introduce children to the problems and conflicts of real life. The antics and adventures in each folk tale point up the constant struggle for existence, the worthwhile values of life, the beauty and joys of the fanciful and factual. Such a wide variety of tales—for all ages—is not readily available elsewhere. Just a sampling includes the African Who is King of Birds?, the Asian Lo-Sun the Blind Boy, the Australian The Mallet of Wealth, and the European: The Golden Key from Germany, Three Great Noodles from Italy, and Ivashko and the Witch from Russia. England, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Ireland, Rumania, Scandinavia, Scotland and Wales are also amply represented. Juan Goes to Heaven is just one of many Latin American selections, The First Tear, one of the Middle Eastern tales, and The Indian Cinderella is included among the stories from North America. To this treasure-trove of tales, Mrs. Fitzgerald brings a flair for dramatization — showing the story-teller how to pick, prepare, read, tell and/or enact each story. How to develop the educational value of dramatic art is also outlined — with specific examples of activities helpful in stimulating both the story-teller’s and the children’s creativity. What more pleasant way could there be to introduce children to the world’s cultures?
Publishing Info
World Tales for Creative Dramatics and Storytelling by Burdette S. Fitzgerald. From the 4th printing by Prentice-Hall with 1962 copyright. This hardcover book measures about 8-1/2″ x 5-7/8″ and has 332 pages, ending with the Glossary.
Condition
See photo above. Former library book with the usual markings and dust jacket protected in plastic sleeve. Boards and pages are in good condition and the binding is strong. Stored in and ships from clean, smoke-free, pet-free, perfume-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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