Favorite Folktales from Around the World

(Paperback)

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Here between two covers you will find an inexhaustible source of delight for children and adults alike: the world's best folktales, chosen by the internationally known storyteller Jane Yolen. Be you storyteller or story reader, this wonderful collection is not to be missed.

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"Wonderful ... This book provides a wealth of delights."
The New York Times Book Review

"This handsome book, a feast of good reading, deserves a place in every home wherethere are children."
JohnBarkhamReviews

Most of the great human themes, from storytelling itself through love, wisdom, and death are covered in this dazzling collection of tales . . . A delight for all readers.
Library Journal

"Be you storyteller or story reader, this wonderful folktale collection is not to be missed."
Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook

Praise for the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
A splendid folklore series . . .
The Washington Post

Author Bio

JANE YOLENis the author of more than three hundred books, including children's fiction, poetry, short stories, graphic novels, fantasy, and science fiction. Her books include Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily's Lightship and Other Stories, and How DoDinosaurs Say Good Night Honors she has received include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award.