This illustrated book takes readers on a journey across six continents, with entertaining folktales from eighty different storytelling traditions. An excellent introduction to foreign countries, these beautifully told stories are perfect for reading aloud and encouraging children to learn about different cultures and other parts of the world.

Related: Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Latin America

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• ISBN: 9780753459997
• Author: Pirotta, Saviour
• Illustrator: Johnson, Richard
• Published: 2007, Kingfisher
• Themes: Culture, Dragon, Journey, Storytelling, Travel
• Descriptors: Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Latin America
• No. of pages: 176