(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Aitch. A series of early- and mid-twentieth-century Yiddish tales have been translated into accessible English. The stories, which are grouped by theme and often include fantasy elements, combine with a thorough introduction to provide a sense of Yiddish culture. The ethereal-feeling black-and-white illustrations that open each section are well suited to the tone of the collection. Glos.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Aitch. Mostly culled from early-twentieth century folklore collections, these accessible retellings are organized by region: Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia and Oceania. The short tales, presented in small print in two columns, include familiar and lesser-known tales. The folkloric spot- and full-page illustrations are more decorative than dramatic. Bib.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton