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A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends
128 pp.
| Quarto/Lincoln |
December, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-78603-045-0$19.99
(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.