South and north, east and west the Oxfam book of children's stories

A collection of twenty-five traditional tales from countries around the world, including Iran, Brazil, and Greece.

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Other Authors: Rosen, Michael, 1946-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Candlewick Press, 1992.
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cyprus: Man who gave people things to look after
  • Jamaica: Fox, alligator and rabbit
  • Five ghost stories
  • England: Hook
  • Jamaica: Teeth
  • Malta: Cliff
  • Vietnam: Daughter
  • England: Story time
  • North Africa: Mansoor and the donkey
  • Korea: Strongest person in the world
  • Indonesia: Dog, cat and monkey
  • Central, Southern, and East Africa: Hare, hippo and elephant
  • Northern Ghana, Mauritania: Why do dogs chase cars?
  • Brazilian Indian: Beginning of history
  • Nepal: Sunkaissa, the golden-haired princess
  • Mali: Ears, eyes, legs and arms
  • Botswana: Lion and the hare
  • India: Four brothers
  • Greece: Wild pigs
  • West Africa: Snake, horse and toad
  • Bangladesh: Good morning
  • Bolivia: Pedro and his dog
  • Dominican Republic: Little green frog
  • Zimbabwe: Greedy father
  • China: Painter and the judge
  • Middle East: Story for a princess.