A Cauldron of Witches facts for kids

A Cauldron of Witches is a special book from 1988 filled with 12 exciting fairy tales from all over the world. These stories were collected and retold by a famous author named Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book was the very last one she published in a long series of similar collections. Ruth Manning-Sanders passed away in October 1988, at the amazing age of 102.

Discovering Witches in Tales

This book is a fantastic way to explore different kinds of witch stories. It shows how witches are seen in folk tales from many cultures. You'll find tales about tricky witches, powerful witches, and even some who might surprise you. Each story offers a glimpse into the imagination of people from various lands.

About the Author, Ruth Manning-Sanders

Ruth Manning-Sanders was a well-known British writer. She spent many years traveling and collecting traditional stories. She loved to share these old tales with new readers. She wrote over 100 books, mostly collections of fairy tales, myths, and legends. Her work helped keep these wonderful stories alive for generations. A Cauldron of Witches was a final gift from her long and creative life.

Stories from Around the World

The book takes you on a journey across the globe through its stories. Each tale comes from a different country or region. This means you get to see how different cultures imagine witches and magic. For example, you'll read:

• "The Little Grey Donkey" from Sweden
• "The Amber Witch" from Norway
• "Witch Longnose and her Cat Periwinkle" from Cornwall, England
• "The Witch in the Wood" from Germany
• "Wolfgang and the Witches" from Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic)
• "Tow-how and the Witch" from Papua New Guinea
• "Martin and the Lions" from Tyrol (a region in the Alps)
• "The Giant on the Mount" from France
• "Elsa and the Witch" from Russia
• "The Witch's Flute" from Bulgaria
• "The Whirlwind's Castle" from Finland
• "Moti-katika and the Water Witch" from South-east Africa

These stories are brought to life with illustrations by Scoular Anderson. His drawings help you imagine the characters and magical worlds.