The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine

The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine
Author: Barbara J. Suwyn
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 267
Release: 1997-09-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 031306993X

Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Color plates and line drawings illustrate elements from the stories and show readers some of the landscape, architecture, and folk arts of Ukraine. A great source for read-alouds and student reports, this book is a wonderful addition to the school or public library collection. With the recent influx of immigrants from Ukraine, renewed interest in this part of the world, and the country's increased visibility in international politics, this book will be a valuable resource for school and public

The Magic Egg, and Other Stories

The Magic Egg, and Other Stories
Author: Frank Richard Stockton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2022-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3368286978

Reproduction of the original.

The Magic Egg and Other Stories

The Magic Egg and Other Stories
Author: Frank Richard Stockton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2016-04-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781532933240

The Magic Egg and Other Stories (Bengali edition)

Ukrainian Folktales

Ukrainian Folktales
Author: Elena Grand
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Tales
ISBN: 9781546473169

The collection of folktales from the Ukraine consists of one book with 27 folktales. Oh: The Tsar of the Forest The Story of the Wind The Voices at the Window The Story of Little Tsar Novishny, the False Sister, and the Faithful Beasts The Vampire and St Michael The Story of Tremsin, the Bird Zhar, and Nastasia, the Lovely Maid of the Sea The Serpent-Wife The Story of Unlucky Daniel The Sparrow and the Bush The Old Dog The Fox and the Cat The Straw Ox The Golden Slipper The Iron Wolf The Three Brothers The Tsar and the Angel The Story of Ivan and the Daughter of the Sun The Cat, the Cock, and the Fox The Serpent-Tsarevich and His Two Wives The Origin of the Mole The Two Princes The Ungrateful Children and the Old Father Who Went to School Again Ivan the Fool and St Peter's Fife The Magic Egg The Story of the Forty-First Brother The Story of the Unlucky Days The Wondrous Story of Ivan Golik and the Serpents With this book you will immerse in the magic world of Ukrainian fairy tales, get acquainted with Ukrainian culture and maybe you will understand the Ukrainian soul.

The Magic Babushka

The Magic Babushka
Author: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1580892256

A gentle, nearsighted peasant girl rescues the legendary Baba Babochka and is rewarded with a magic babushka that enables her to create beautiful "pysanky," or decorated eggs.

The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland

The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland
Author: Norma J. Livo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1999-04-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313069921

Some of the world's oldest and richest folk traditions come from a country that most Americans know very little about-Finland (or Suomi). The fifth largest country in Europe (in land size), Finland is home to the third true folk epic, The Kalevala (The Land of Heroes). It is a country of lush forests and sparkling clear lakes where, in the northern regions, reindeer still roam. This collection introduces readers to the fascinating culture, history, geology, and folk literature of Finland. After a historical and cultural overview, the authors present 20 representative stories-including ancient tales from The Kalevala, humorous and moral tales (e.g., The Selfish Housewife and The Magic Wish)-and a fictionalized account of a witch trial in the 1600s. Holiday traditions, proverbs and sayings, and traditional recipes embellish this collection and will tantalize and intrigue readers. Color plates illustrate the land, the people, and artistic traditions of this wondrous people.

Why Ostriches Don't Fly and Other Tales from the African Bush

Why Ostriches Don't Fly and Other Tales from the African Bush
Author: I. Murphy Lewis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1997-01-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313070008

Ancestors of the nomadic group called San (or Bushmen) once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean. Now inhabiting the Kalahari desert (the place that dried up long ago) in South Africa, these fascinating people are known for their astonishing memory, extraordinary talents for hunting and tracking, superior abilities for finding food and water, and great storytelling. Here then is a portrait of one of the world's oldest and most remarkable cultures and its environment. The group's history, nomadic way of life, beliefs, customs, and stories are offered to readers with exquisite illustrations and color photographs of people, animals, and the land. Fifteen traditional tales, such as The Rain Bull, The First Tug-of-War, In Search of the Golden Prize, and All the Stars of Heaven, are presented in poetic verse and juxtaposed with commentary on the challenges this group faces today. The author has also included a glossary and a bibliography of resources for further study.

The Magic Egg

The Magic Egg
Author: Victor Voloshchuk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-02-19
Genre:
ISBN:

One day, a hunter went into the forest, found there an eagle with a broken wing and, at a request, cured it in his house. Before the eagle had flown away, he gave the hunter a magic egg, which had repeatedly saved his son from any adversities. What were these adversities and how it all ended, you can learn from this book.

A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea

A Tiger by the Tail and Other Stories from the Heart of Korea
Author: Lindy S. Curry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 151
Release: 1999-05-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313069344

The power of love within families; the complexities of relationships; the rites of passage for birth, coming of age, marriage, and death-these are some of the themes covered in this wonderful volume. Author and storyteller Lindy Soon Curry offers us 25 enchanting tales that foster understanding of Korean culture and Korean Americans. Humorous tales, teaching tales, tall tales, classics, and a section of stories about tigers are included. Written in a style that easily lends itself to read-alouds as well as to silent reading, these stories reflect unique cultural traditions and values of Korea as well as universal symbols and themes. Curry's tips for storytelling give educators insights in how to effectively present or perform the tales. In addition, Dr. Chan-eung Park discusses the wisdom to be found in the stories and the cultural continuity of the collection. A color plate section illustrates some of the traditional arts, customs, landscapes of Korea.