A forest of stories : magical tree tales from around the world /
Singh, Rina, 1955-
A forest of stories : magical tree tales from around the world / retold by Rina Singh ; illustrated by Helen Cann. - Cambridge, Mass. : Barefoot Books, 2003. - 64 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Cypress tree [Chinese] -- Kapok tree [Guatemalan] -- Chestnut tree [Japanese] -- Cherry blossom tree [Indian] -- Palm tree [Nigerian] -- Fig tree [Jewish] -- Pomegranate tree [Moroccan].
Colorful illustrations enliven this storybook, which includes tales from China, Guatemala, Japan, India, Nigeria, Israel, and Morocco. Teachers and parents can use these stories as entry points for discussions on the importance of trees. (Miller Library Staff) Collection of folktales about magical trees including a dancing tree, a talking tree, and a tree that cures blindness.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up and for parents and teachers.
1841489638 9781841489636
1187353 QBI
Trees--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
PZ8.1.S62 / Fo 2003
A forest of stories : magical tree tales from around the world / retold by Rina Singh ; illustrated by Helen Cann. - Cambridge, Mass. : Barefoot Books, 2003. - 64 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Cypress tree [Chinese] -- Kapok tree [Guatemalan] -- Chestnut tree [Japanese] -- Cherry blossom tree [Indian] -- Palm tree [Nigerian] -- Fig tree [Jewish] -- Pomegranate tree [Moroccan].
Colorful illustrations enliven this storybook, which includes tales from China, Guatemala, Japan, India, Nigeria, Israel, and Morocco. Teachers and parents can use these stories as entry points for discussions on the importance of trees. (Miller Library Staff) Collection of folktales about magical trees including a dancing tree, a talking tree, and a tree that cures blindness.
Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up and for parents and teachers.
1841489638 9781841489636
1187353 QBI
Trees--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
Trees--Folklore.
PZ8.1.S62 / Fo 2003