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A World Full of Winter Stories

by Angela McAllister
Olga Baumert
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Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe.

Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends.
Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories.
The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far.

Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in.
Stories include:
The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine)
Mother Holle (Germany)
Shingebiss (Ojibwe, North America)
The First Rabbits (Japan)
The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria)
The First Evergreens (Mongolia)
The Snow Man (Denmark)
Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America)
The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China)

The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child's library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Spooky Stories.

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  • Series

    World Full of...

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  • Release date

    October 10, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780711277915

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780711277915
      • File size: 17072 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2024

      Gr 1-5-This more than delivers on the promise of its title, as it assembles 50 myths, legends, and tall tales into one packed collection. The span is truly global, although generally showing preference to cultures where snow and cold mark the wintertime. While the volume doesn't provide additional context to frame the stories in their particular originating cultures, plenty of unique cultural details come through from the illustrations and the language. For those who want to dig deeper, a bibliography provides source material for each legend (if available). Considering how short the stories are and how straightforward the language is, each entry feels satisfyingly complete. These bite-size tales clip along energetically, while Baumert's rich, friendly paintings balance their economy with vibrant folk charm. The selections are cheerful and pleasant-no winter dreariness to be found here! Instead, the winter season is shown to be teeming with life, magic, and wonder. VERDICT Highly recommended for those looking for a comprehensive volume of lively stories that would fit neatly into bedtime or story time routines. A great choice for mythology and folktale shelves.-Kate Stadt

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • Kindle Book
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  • EPUB ebook

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