10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOLK TALE»
Discover the use of
folk tale in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
folk tale and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wishbones: A
Folk Tale from China
In this Chinese version of the Cinderella tale, Yeh Hsien uses magic fishbones to dress herself in finery for the Cave Festival, where she loses a slipper in fleeing from her wicked stepmother.
2
Mariana and the Merchild: A
Folk Tale from Chile
A childless old woman is given a merbaby to raise until the child can safely return to the sea.
3
It Could Always Be Worse: A Yiddish
Folk Tale
Unable to stand his overcrowded and noisy home any longer, a poor man goes to the Rabbi for advice.
4
Folk Tale Plays from Around the World That Kids Will Love
"Eight short read-aloud plays with engaging activities that build reading skills, add spark to social studies lessons, and explore diverse cultures"--Cover.
Marci Appelbaum, Jeff Catanese, 2001
5
Complete Russian
folk tale
J.V. Haney's extensive introduction and annotations explain the structure of the tales, their place in the A-T system and in folklore studies, and the specifics of their Russian provenance.
6
Rama and Sita: an Indian
folk tale
Banished by his father to a dark forest, Prince Rama proceeds to lose his wife to the demon prince Ravana until a tribe of monkeys comes to help him.
7
The People Who Hugged the Trees: An Environmental
Folk Tale
When the Maharajah's axemen try to cut down trees for his new fortress, Amrita and the villagers hug the trees in order to save them
8
The
Folk-Tales of Burma: An Introduction
This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales.
9
Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican
Folk Tale
What can you do with a boy who tries to do things right but only leaves disaster in his wake?
10
The Tiger Child: A
Folk Tale from India
This lively folk tale from Orissa, India, explains why tigers eat their food uncooked and why cats live with people. The tiger child is sent to fetch some more fire from the village, but on the way he gets distracted by his friends.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOLK TALE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
folk tale is used in the context of the following news items.
Sikkimese folktale and thangka art reaches the U.K. - The Hindu
Nye Mayel Kyong is a Lepcha folk tale from Sikkim that has been adapted for a short animation film produced by West Highland Animation — a ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Cinderella story inspires beautiful ballets, operas
... the machinistic short ballet The Steel Trot (Le Pas d'Acier), the peasant story of On the Dnieper, and the full-length last ballet, on a folk tale, ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
Events: Motley Crue and Poison tribute band playing July 17 in Lake …
... Lake Wylie Public Library. Porkchop Productions adapts the famous folk tale, with lots of audience participation. For ages 3-11. yclibrary.org ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
Mastering The Difficult Art Of Letting Go
As one ancient Eastern folk tale narrates—if you pull the string too tight, it will snap. If you leave it too loose, it will not make music. So is the ... «Fast Company, Jul 15»
July's Hottest Adaptation News: Tom Hanks in 'The Circle' & More
The auteur behind "There Will Be Blood" and "The Master" appears to be preparing a live-action version of the Pinocchio folk tale for Warner ... «WordandFilm.com, Jul 15»
Expect the unexpected on stage at the 2015 Capital Fringe Festival …
"The Giant Turnip" A Ukrainian folk tale comes to life with the help of rod and shadow puppets. This all-ages show follows a farmer and his wife ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
New stamps celebrate the saranggola and Negros Occidental's …
It also showcases the folk tale of Princess Nabingka and the flowers," it said. San Carlos became a city on July 1, 1960, PHLPost noted. «GMA News, Jul 15»
On the Bookshelf: Theater and Legos help connect kids and books
“There's a combination of story, and sometimes folk tale, sometimes myth, sometimes song, and this is a bilingual show,” she said. «Gilroy Dispatch, Jul 15»
Talented Kids star: Tutulapato to release visual for "Anansesem" single
... and his manager Mr. Kennedy Addae have hinted on releasing the music video for his latest single titled "Anansesem" (Folk tale) soon. «Pulse.com.gh, Jul 15»
Street lives: Story City comes to Leicester
Penny Lane, by Highrise Theatre, is a hip-hop folk tale of two rival rappers and a washed-up kids' TV presenter that dumps the audience in the ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
