The Glass Man and the Golden Bird facts for kids
First edition (UK)
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| Author | Ruth Manning-Sanders |
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| Illustrator | Victor Ambrus |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fairy Tales |
| Publisher | OUP (UK) Roy (US) |
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Publication date
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1968 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 194 pp |
Have you ever heard a magical story from a faraway land? The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales is a special book published in 1968. It's a collection of 21 exciting tales from Hungary, a country in Europe. These stories were gathered and retold by an amazing writer named Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book is just one of many wonderful fairy tale collections she created!
Contents
Discover the Tales: What's Inside?
This book is filled with 21 different stories that come from the rich traditions of Hungarian folk tales. These are stories that have been passed down through generations, often featuring brave heroes, clever animals, and magical creatures.
A Glimpse at the Stories
Here are some of the fantastic tales you'll find in this collection:
- The Wonderful Tree
- The Seven Simons
- The Ram with the Golden Fleece
- The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples
- Little Firenko
- The Secret-Keeping Boy
- The Witch and the Swan Maiden
- A Handful of Hay
- The Cock and the Hen
- The Spotted Cow
- Uletka
- Dummling
- The Glass Man and the Golden Bird
- The Fiddle
- Prince Mirko
- The Fairy Helena
- The Three Lemons
- The Adventures of Pengo
- Pengo and the Giants
- Pengo and the Span High Man
- Gisella and the Goat
- Kate Contrary
- The Lost Children
About the Author: Ruth Manning-Sanders
Ruth Manning-Sanders was a British writer who loved collecting and retelling folk tales from all over the world. She wrote many books like The Glass Man and the Golden Bird, bringing old stories to new readers. Her books are known for their lively language and how well they capture the spirit of the original tales.
The Illustrator: Victor Ambrus
The beautiful pictures in this book were drawn by Victor Ambrus. He was a Hungarian-born British illustrator, famous for his detailed and exciting drawings in children's books. His artwork helps bring the magical world of these Hungarian tales to life.
