Fireside Stories

Tales for a Winter's Eve

By Cann, Helen

Publishers Summary:
Drawn from countries and cultures around the world, these wonderful wintry stories express the magnificence of the season. From a group of courageous Russian animals to a legend about a bag of warmth that can keep winter away forever, these cozy stories will keep out the winter chill.

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ISBN
978-1-84686-065-2
Publisher
Barefoot Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2008

Gr 2-5 This collection of seasonal folklore introduces readers to the Celtic and Gaelic festival of "Samhain", or Summer's End; Christmas Eve in Austria; the Jewish New Year of the Trees ("Tu B'Shevat"); the Twelve Days of Christmas in the Czech Republic; the Twelfth Night in Russ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Matthews retells eight folktales from European, Inuit, and Jewish traditions. The arrangement is seasonal, beginning with a ghost story for Hall...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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