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FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Owings, Lisa

What Are Legends, Folktales, and Other Classic Stories?

32 pp. | Lerner | September, 2014 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-4061-6 $26.60 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4677-4700-4
(3) K-3 Name That Text Type! series. Each chapter introduces identifying features of myths, legends, folktales, fables, or fairy tales, highlighting the differing thematic content and cultural roles of each genre. A mix of Western and non-Western examples, set against colorful, relevant stock photos, astutely reinforces the message that in every culture "handed-down stories show our values." Fairy tale–writing activities are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

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