When Night Falls, Kric! Krac!: Haitian Folktales

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When night falls in Haiti, it's time for stories. The storyteller says kric, the audience responds krac, and all of the children become very excited. This collection brings you wonderful treasures from a country that is rich in spirit and culture. Through lively tales remembered from childhood, storyteller Liliane Nerette Louis shares with readers and listeners the warmth, fondness, and humor of her beautiful and mysterious homeland. The 28 tales are arranged by subjects and themes-Bouki and Malis (mythical characters in Haitian folklore); stepmothers; animals; kings and princes; ghosts, zonbi, and tonton makout; and love and courtship. Louis also shares a variety of tantalizing, traditional recipes. In addition, a historical background, color and black-and-white photographs, and line drawings are included, making this a valuable resource for educators and students.

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A collection of world folk tales would not be complete without this volume. Recommended.-Book Report
Authentic, tasty, Haitian treats--stories and recipes--told in a Creole style, with warmth and wit.-Dianne Wolkstein, author of The Magic Orange Tree
Looks to be a very lovely book, well laid out and filled with stories and lots of other information.-Bob Corbett/Webster University
The stories reflect the mingling of African and European culture in Haiti.-Multicultural Review
A delightful collection of Haitian folktales.-Barnes & Noble Newsletter
A delightful collection of Haitian folktales.Barnes & Noble Newsletter
"A collection of world folk tales would not be complete without this volume. Recommended."-Book Report
"A delightful collection of Haitian folktales."-Barnes & Noble Newsletter
"Looks to be a very lovely book, well laid out and filled with stories and lots of other information."-Bob Corbett/Webster University
"The stories reflect the mingling of African and European culture in Haiti."-Multicultural Review
"Authentic, tasty, Haitian treats--stories and recipes--told in a Creole style, with warmth and wit."-Dianne Wolkstein, author of The Magic Orange Tree

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