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Age Range
10 - 13
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-15
Page Count
160
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
5th - 8th
ISBN
9780874834796
Themes
across many cultures
imagination 

Wisdom Tales from Around the World (World Storytelling

Written by Heather Forest

This book gathers fifty folktales and parables from many different cultures—Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American. Even though these stories come from far‑away places and different times, they all share simple truths, gentle humor, and the idea that we can learn from the wisdom of people who lived long ago.

These tales use imagination to show helpful ways to live and get along with others. Some characters grow wiser by watching someone set a good example. Others learn by making funny mistakes and figuring things out as they go. As the author explains, she hopes these stories spark conversations and help readers think about the joys, worries, surprises, and silly moments that are part of being human.

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Age Range
10 - 13
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-15
Page Count
160
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
5th - 8th
ISBN
9780874834796
Themes
across many cultures
imagination 
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