Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil

Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil

Author: Pleasant DeSpain

Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.

Published: 2017-12-13

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1684440254

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive any challenge by using her courage and wit. Beautiful watercolors radiant with the dense foliage and hardy wildlife of the Amazon rain forest, guides the reader through this timeless adventure story.


Brazilian Folklore

Brazilian Folklore

Author: Carla Jensen

Publisher:

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781734201406

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Get to know the Folkloric Tales that have been passed down from one generation to the next in Brazil. In this book kids will learn about five iconic characters: Saci Perere, Iara, Curupira, Boitata and Boto Cor de Rosa. The stories were inspired by Brazil's popular legends and adapted for children.


The Princess of the Springs

The Princess of the Springs

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782851011

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A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue both her mother and her baby son in this traditional tale from Brazil new in our series of first chapter books for early readers. AGES: 6+ AUTHOR: Mary Finch has loved folk and fairy stories since she was a child. She has also written 'The Little Red Hen' and 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' for Barefoot Books. She has two daughters and two grandchildren, and lives in Bath, UK. ILLUSTRATOR Martina Peluso was born and grew up in Naples, Italy and now lives in Scotland. She's wanted to be an illustrator since childhood, and dreams of opening windows onto the world with her drawings and paintings. This is her first project with Barefoot Books. SELLING POINTS: * Brazilian folktale: traditional Brazilian story brought to life against lush rainforest background * Strong women: princess stories series features clever, courageous princesses of all kinds from cultures around the world * Multigenerational: tale spans three generations and celebrates family bonds * Early reader series: carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, combined with vibrant and fun illustrations, ease emerging readers into the world of chapter books Colour illustrations


Latin American Folktales

Latin American Folktales

Author: John Bierhorst

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0307426580

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Over one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.


Irish Folk Tales

Irish Folk Tales

Author: Henry Glassie

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2012-09-19

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0307828247

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Here are 125 magnificent folktales collected from anthologies and journals published from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Beginning with tales of the ancient times and continuing through the arrival of the saints in Ireland in the fifth century, the periods of war and family, the Literary Revival championed by William Butler Yeats, and the contemporary era, these robust and funny, sorrowful and heroic stories of kings, ghosts, fairies, treasures, enchanted nature, and witchcraft are set in cities, villages, fields, and forests from the wild western coast to the modern streets of Dublin and Belfast. Edited by Henry Glassie With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library


Ruler of the Springs

Ruler of the Springs

Author: Mary Finch

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1646860071

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A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue her mother and her infant son. This illustrated chapter book retelling of a folktale from Brazil is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.


Brazilian Folktales

Brazilian Folktales

Author: Livia de Almeida

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2006-03-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1563089300

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A rich brew of more than 40 traditional Brazilian tales—from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales—draws on the varied cultural traditions of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, those of European (and particularly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups. The stories are retold by today's accomplished Brazilian storytellers. Also includes background information on the country and the tales, color photographs, traditional recipes, and children's games. Brazil, the largest country in South America, covers a vast terrain that ranges from the tropical rain forests of the Amazon basin and upland farms, to towering mountains and sandy beaches; from highly populated urban centers to virtually inaccessible interior jungle regions. Its population is composed of indigenous peoples (e.g., Tupy, Kaxinawa, Taulipang), people of African descent, those of European (mostly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups. Drawing on the varied cultural traditions and ethnic diversity of the country, this collection offers readers a rich brew of traditional Brazilian tales—from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales. More than 40 stories are included, along with background information, color photographs, recipes, and games. There are very few collections of Brazilian folktales currently available in English, and none with this depth and range. This is a wonderful treasury for storytellers, folklorists, and educators. Also a great resource for educators planning units on the Amazon rain forest! All grade levels.