Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About
Maybe it’s a king who spills a drop of honey and refuses to clean it up—until that tiny mess grows into a giant problem. Maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who start a silly argument that nearly destroys the place they all call home. Or maybe it’s a man who thinks a weapon will make him powerful, or a troop of monkeys who follow their leader into water that’s far too deep.
This book gathers more than thirty folktales and proverbs that show how small choices can lead to big trouble—and how small acts of kindness can lead to peace. These stories come from many cultures around the world and are fun to read on their own or to share aloud.
Each tale is followed by helpful notes, sources, and ideas for learning more about peace and problem‑solving. Young readers discover that even the tiniest actions can shape the world around them.
