The following is an assortment of traditional and contemporary folk tales and stories. The text range from very western stories to ones found around the world. Many of these stories would be ideal for use in an Early Years classroom. The general themes of this collection include: Legends, Traditional Tales, Family, Adventure, Overcoming Adversity and more. This list is far from complete and suggestions are welcome.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Issun Boshi the Inchling by Momoko Ishii - Illustrated by Fuku Akino (1968)
"An Old Tale of Japan" - this story has many parallels to the story Tom Thumb or Thumbalina. This is the story of a child who is born only a few inches tall. Despite all odds the child surpasses many overwhelming obstacles and proves his worth.
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