The subtitle tells it all. This collection of 42 tales is a surefire asset for storytelling librarians and teachers. Forty of the 42 tales are based on traditional variants from a wide assortment of cultures, including India, northern Ireland, China, Antigua, Appalachia, and Africa. The roster of authors reads like a who's who of the American storytelling revival: Carol Birch, Len Cabral, David Holt, Diane Ferlatte, Jackie Torrence, Penninah Schram, Jay O'Callaghan, Diane Wolkstein, and many others. Some tales will be familiar--"Fox's Sack," "Urashima Taro," "Trouble!" All are ready and waiting to be told. Highly recommended for school and public libraries as well as comparative folktale collections. Source notes and tips for telling are included. Janice Del Negro --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
