Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul turn vegetarian? And how can a woman make a bored prince smile? The answers to these and many other quest
This book is a collection of narratives collects from family archives, interviews, and published memoirs. They tell the stories of everyday people living a conf
Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, th
These Polish folk tales have a delightfully mischievous character all their own. To create his sparkling collection, Richard Monte has gathered some of Poland's
This book shows connections between oral story listening and unique, enduring educational effects in and outside of the classroom. Using scientific studies and