ReviewsFairy tales and folklore from all around the world are highlighted in these books. Many countries and cultures and their versions of each tale are featured, including Albania, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mozambique, Russia, and Turkey. Whimsical, colorful illustrations accurately and appropriately depict the skin tones and geographic settings specific to each culture. Images are well balanced and integrated with short sections of well-translated text. Some readers may struggle to decipher some of the text, which is written in a script font, but overall this series provides a well-rounded offering of stories that appeal to a wide audience. Critical thinking questions and ideas for how readers can write their own stories correspond well to the Common Core curriculum. VERDICT Recommended for larger school and public library collections that need a multicultural refresh.
Grade FromKindergarten
Table Of ContentSnow White -- Marigo of the 40 dragons -- The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her forehead -- The magic needle.
Synopsis¿Piensas que solo hay un cuento de hadas con una hermosa chica y una madrastra malvada? ¡Piénsalo de nuevo! Culturas de todo el mundo tienen sus propias historias de Blancanieves. Visita Albania, Alemania, Mozambique y Turquía, y descubre quién se encuentra con 40 dragones en lugar de "siete enanitos" y en cuya frente brilla una estrella resplandeciente.Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines., Piensas que solo hay un cuento de hadas con una hermosa chica y una madrastra malvada? Piénsalo de nuevo! Culturas de todo el mundo tienen sus propias historias de Blancanieves. Visita Albania, Alemania, Mozambique y Turquía, y descubre quién se encuentra con 40 dragones en lugar de "siete enanitos" y en cuya frente brilla una estrella resplandeciente. Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines., Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of seven dwarfs, and on whose forehead a bright star shines. Fully translated Spanish text.