365 Folk Tales

Traditional stories carried by word of mouth across many cultures fill this collection, one for each day of the year. The tales are brief, self-contained and drawn from varied storytelling traditions, which makes the book easy to open at bedtime or during a reading slot at school. Themes of cleverness, courage, generosity and consequence recur, giving families plenty to talk about once the reading stops. Why it stays in print: • A dated structure that turns daily reading into an easy habit • Stories rooted in folk traditions from several regions of the world • A length suited to one sitting, whether read alone or aloud • Recurring moral themes that invite discussion afterwards Families reading together, primary classrooms and folklore enthusiasts are well served by this OM Books anthology, available from Boipoka.