Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell From Around the World, Vol. 2

American Storytelling

by Pleasant DeSpain

DeSpain's second treasury of short folktales are written in his clear, unaffected style, making them readily accessible to children. Giants, clever creatures, leprechauns, heroes, heroines, and villains blend together for a perfect mixture of parable, myth, and fable. "Every tale is short, well illustrated, and eminently tellable".--Mother Earth News. 24 two-color illustrations.

Genres: Childrens

110 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2006

About the author

Pleasant DeSpain is a world traveler, storyteller and author of 18 published books,and more than 350 stories. He's currently living in Northern Thailand as well as the USA, while working on a collection of stories from his 70 plus years of life and adventures. The goal of the new work is to share his practical as well as spiritual journey. Pleasant does not have answers or truths for others, but he has many good stories to tell!

His many collections of folk and fairy tales, legends and original tales, most of which are published by August House Publishers, Atlanta, Georgia, continue to be in circulation and used in schools throughout the United States and other countries. These stories endure and will always be relevant in our various cultures and societies.

Reviews

[Doria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful collection of traditional tales from around the world, accompanied by clever illustrations, and with sources.

[Reving · Rating 4 out of 5]

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