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The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Around the World (Lion Book of)

By Self, David & Balit, Christina

Publishers Summary:
Each of these stories focuses on some of the key issues that face humankind and on how they can be resolved wisely. Drawn from a variety of different cultures around the world, this book offers a glimpse of people of every background and how we can learn from one another. Issues include: sharing resources justly; how people of good faith outwit the spiteful; pride before a fall; and the nature of true riches. The illustrations from Christina Balit are fittingly ethnic in nature and bring the stories to life with brilliant hues and stylish detailing.

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ISBN
978-0-74596-060-9
Publisher
Lion UK


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 2009

Gr 2-5 This collection focuses on folktales that convey broad messages, such as the value of generosity or the importance of patience. Tales originate in places from Ghana to ancient Greece and from Italy to North America, but there is an emphasis on stories from India and the Middle East. Some regions, such as South America and Australia, are not represented at all. The table of contents in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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