With these 9 traditional tales from cultures around the world, you’ll meet King Gull, the musicians of Bremen and other extraordinary animals. Plus, you’ll learn about the power of community, see the power of bravery and explore the importance of caring for the planet. The stories include The Rabbit in the Moon (India), The Greedy Frog (Australia), The Musicians of Bremen (Germany), Magic in the Rainforest (Brazil), and more!
More Details
Product Dimensions:8.5 x 10.75 inches
Page Count:80 pages
Age Range:Ages 5-11 years
Awards & Accolades
“A lovely collection” — Booklist
“A celebration of animals is offered to us on this fine book of nine stories from countries including India, Brazil, Australia, Canada and Germany” — School Librarian
“A valuable resource for any teacher or students, this is also a handsome gift book in the clean, uncluttered style that has become the hallmark of Barefoot Book collections” — Bookseller
About the Contributors
Retold by - Naomi Adler
Naomi Adler was born in Israel. A Montessori teacher by training, she worked for The Polka Theatre for Children for many years. She has spent much of the past twenty-five years running workshops for people with special needs in hospitals, day centers, special schools and community centers. Naomi has traveled extensively all her life and has worked in Bulgaria and Slovenia.
Illustrated by - Amanda Hall
Amanda Hall lives and works in England. Amanda is an enthusiastic traveler and has spent time in Africa, India and North America as well as Europe.
