As the days become shorter, the nights grow longer. Autumn evenings are perfect for sharing folktales and ghost stories. Reading such tales can benefit children in many ways:
Humans have long known the power and benefits of storytelling. We are hardwired to create and share stories. You can keep that tradition going with these titles.
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From mermaids and giant flowers to magical robes and mysterious characters, each image is given a mysterious or magical one-line caption–the beginning of a story, or maybe the middle–and the reader can imagine the rest.
Thirty-two short stories chosen from the tradition of ghost stories from American Indian cultures across North America, featuring witches, walking dolls, hungry skeletons, skinwalkers, and other supernatural beings. You can also check out this title as eAudio on Hoopla.
Delve into nature folklore from around the world in six topical categories, featuring for each category one traditional tale and extensive ancient lore about that topic.
A comics anthology of folktales from the Pacific Islands reimagined with a modern twist.
Fifty-six stories from nations and cultures across two continents, from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska. Includes information on transcription of indigenous terms, pronunciation guide, quick guide to cultures, and glossary. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla, as eAudio on Hoopla, as eAudio in Spanish on Hoopla, as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook in Spanish on OverDrive/Libby.
Twenty folktales and fables from the Middle East retold with vibrant cut-paper art. You can also check out this title as eAudio on Hoopla.