Folk and Fairy Tales facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Ruth Manning-Sanders |
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| Illustrator | Robin Jacques |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fairy Tales |
| Publisher | Methuen & Co. Ltd. |
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Publication date
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23 November 1978 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 254 pp |
Folk and Fairy Tales is a fantastic book published in 1978. It's a collection of 25 wonderful fairy tales from different countries around the globe. These stories were gathered and retold by a famous author named Ruth Manning-Sanders.
Most of the tales in this book are actually favorites from Ruth Manning-Sanders's earlier collections. Think of it like a "best of" album for fairy tales! Stories were chosen from books like A Book of Dragons, A Book of Mermaids, A Book of Witches, and many more.
But wait, there's more! This collection also includes five brand-new stories that had never been published before. These fresh tales are numbers 21 through 25 in the book's table of contents. Before this book, Ruth Manning-Sanders also released A Choice of Magic in 1971, which was another collection of her popular stories.
Discover the Stories: What's Inside?
This book takes you on a magical journey through different lands. Each story is a unique adventure, featuring all sorts of mythical creatures and brave heroes. You'll find tales about dragons, mermaids, giants, and even clever animals.
A World of Tales: Where Do They Come From?
The stories in Folk and Fairy Tales come from many different cultures. You'll travel from Japan to Scotland, and from Germany to Madagascar. It's like a passport to folklore! Here's a peek at some of the amazing stories you'll find:
- Introduction
- 1. My Lord Bag of Rice (Japan)
- 2. Merman Rosmer (Scotland)
- 3. The Old Witch (England)
- 4. The Skipper and the Dwarfs (Jutland)
- 5. Something Wonderful (Finland)
- 6. Selim and the Snake Queen (Greek Isles)
- 7. Jon and His Brothers (French Canada)
- 8. The Monster with Seven Heads (Madagascar)
- 9. The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body (Norway)
- 10. The Little Tailor and the Three Dogs (Germany)
- 11. The Silver Penny (Hungary)
- 12. Vasilissa Most Lovely (Russia)
- 13. Fin M'Coul and Cucullin (Ireland)
- 14. King Josef (Czechoslovakia)
- 15. Long, Broad and Sharpsight (Bohemia)
- 16. The Knights of the Fish (Spain)
- 17. The Girl in the Basket (Italy)
- 18. The Monster in the Mill (Macedonia)
- 19. The Lost Prince (Iceland)
- 20. Lilla Rosa (Sweden)
- 21. Smoke Bones (North American Indian)
- 22. The Magic Roots (South America)
- 23. The Sailor and the Devil (Holland)
- 24. Sausages (Transylvania)
- 25. The Caribou Wife (Alaska)
