Books tagged: folktales

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Chapters Of A Dead Poet    by
Price: Free! 14010 words. Published on April 2, 2009. .

a book of poetry and short stories. Many subjects and styles written.
The Stonemason Who Fell Down to Heaven    by Robert Bela Wilhelm
Price: $3.99 USD. 8230 words. Published on April 11, 2010. .

Seven morality tales from Medieval England inspired by the same rich traditions of the Mystery Plays. Besides the title story, the others are Godric's Sheep, All Shall Be Well, In the Company of Angels, The Visitation of Dame Margery Kempe, The Peddler of Sawffham, and Cadmon's Song of Creation. They are set in the towns and countrysides of East Anglia during Anglo-Saxon and Medieval times.
Indian Fairy Tales    by Joseph Jacobs
Price: $1.99 USD. 71140 words. Published by john Halsted on July 11, 2010. .

Some have declared that India is the home of the fairy tale, and that all European fairy tales have been brought from thence by crusaders, Mongol missionaries, Gipsies, Jews, traders, and travellers. Jacobs has selected the best from the sub-continent from the Jatakas to the folk-tales of Kashmir. In this volume we find stories about Punchkin, the evil magician, the magic fiddle and more.
Legends and Stories of Ireland    by Samuel Lover
Price: $1.99 USD. 81380 words. Published by john Halsted on July 12, 2010. .

After a recitation of a few tales at a dinner party, Samuel Lover was convinced to publish two of them. The favourable reception of these tales resulted in Irish Stories and Legends, an exquisite and exceptional volume of Irish folklore. Staying true to the originals, Samuel Lover presented these stories as though they were being presented in the vernacular.
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 2    by John F Campbell
Price: $1.99 USD. 82610 words. Published by john Halsted on July 12, 2010. .

This 2nd volume contains more Scottish ursgeuln, or tales, plus a fifty riddles from the Western Highlands of Scotland. While something magical occurs in the tales these are the tales that were used to teach the lessons of life in Olde Scotland. A proportion of the sale from the sale of this book will be donated to the Princes Trust.
The Fool Who Counted Sins    by Robert Bela Wilhelm
Price: $9.99 USD. 29940 words. Published on January 25, 2011. .

Sixteen Middle Eastern folktales to promote understanding of Islamic spirituality for the Christian West through the art of storytelling. Tales from Arabic, Turkic, and Persian sources that can be told to Christian audiences in connection with the Biblical readings for Sundays in the liturgical year. Opportunities for deepening Christian faith while promoting a deeper appreciation of Islam
Saint Brigid of Kildare    by Robert Bela Wilhelm
Price: $1.99 USD. 2980 words. Published on January 28, 2011. .

The Legend of Saint Brigid of Ireland and the spiritual teaching of the stories for today. A prayerful telling and reflection by Robert Bela Wilhelm, founder of the School of Sacred Storytelling.
The Legend Of The Doodle    by Linda Anderson
You set the price! 130 words. Published on March 18, 2011. .

Have you ever asked the question Why? This rhyming story explores that question, a family folktale passed down to Aryana at the age of fifteen is passing it on to you. Aryana has hand drawn her characters with humor. Aryana has written her e book story for Kids for Kids Publishing where children write for other children. Please visit lindasfreelibrary.org
WINDOWS OF GOLD and other stories    by Marianne Mitchell
Price: $2.99 USD. 18130 words. Published on May 9, 2011. .

Twenty short stories for children, including mysteries, folktales, adventure and fantasy.
Helping Out    by Gloria Lapin
Price: $0.99 USD. 40 words. Published on May 10, 2011. .

In this full color comic book, a helpful elephant gets in a difficult situation. Fortunately the wise, yet tricky rabbit is able to solve the problem. The controlled vocabulary makes this book prefect for beginning readers.