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The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
By Casey, Dawn & Wilson, Anne
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-84686-224-3
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Gr 1-6 This enchanting collection of folk tales and creation myths from different cultures encourages readers to live a more harmonious life with nature. A story from Aboriginal Australia describes how the Sun Mother created each part of the Earth from grass to trees to animals to human beings, instructing the first people to look after the land for your children. A Nigerian tale illustrates how one womans greed and carelessness concerning natural resources led to her disgr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This collection couples seven traditional stories with earth-friendly projects and some cultural history to "celebrat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
