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The Cow of No Color: Riddle Stories and Wisdom Tales from Around the World
162 pp.
| Holt |
September, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-8050-3736-5$$15.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Whitney Sherman.
This fine addition to folklore collections contains clever stories resounding with the concepts of truth and justice. Seven thematic sections include "Forgiveness and Mercy: Throwing the First Stone" and "Settling Disputes: Between a Rock and a Hard Place." Jaffe and Zeitlin have included excellent documention and suggestions for extending the use of the stories beyond simply telling. Bib.