(4) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Field. Filleul retells the French folktale about an acrobat who decides to serve God by entering a monastery. Both he and the other monks eventually recognize that being a tumbler is also a way to glorify God. The storytelling is a bit choppy, but the curved lines and brush strokes of the illustrations convey the movement and spirit of the acrobatics. No source note is included.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 Facts about Ireland's people, landscape, and history are part of the fabric of ten unforgettable stories. The storyteller's voice, both reverent and lively, compels the reader onward through tales of giants, fairies, tricksters, fools, and leprechauns. The paintings reflect the Irish heritage and setting but are contemporary and animated in their appeal. Source notes and a pronunciation guide are included.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.