{"product_id":"lao-folktales-9781591583455","title":"Lao Folktales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003eThis collection seeks to fill a gap in folktale literature by offering tales of the Lao. Organized by broad themes and types, it offers more than 50 tales, including creation myths, animal tales, Buddhist Jataka and moral stories, trickster tales, riddles, ghost stories, local legends and more from peoples on both sides of the Mekong River. In addition, the book includes general information about Lao geography, peoples, and history, as well as recipes, games crafts, color photos and line drawings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/h2\u003eThe prominent storyteller, Margaret Read MacDonald, has assembled this collection from two authentic Lao scholars and turned them into tales that can be used with children, teens, and adults who want to hear authentic stories and look into the culture….Worth using for comparative folktale lessons and where a Laotian population is in your school or community. * Teacher Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced with supplementary material such as a brief introduction into the Lao geography and history, as well as notes on tale sources and motifs, \u003ci\u003eLao Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e is an undeniably worthy addition to public library, college library, and private folklore collections everywhere. * Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\". . . an excellent source for enhancing a cultural diversity program. The folktales are generally brief and no longer than a few pages -- good for novice storytellers. While recommended for all ages, the stories, though some have double meanings, are generally appropriate for use with young children incorporating rhymes and finger plays; but the greatest use would be by the middle and upper elementary\/middle school students and teachers. Exploring different areas of the world in their classroom curriculum as well as extending cultural programs would be greatly enhanced by this series.\"  \u003ci\u003eReviewed as part of the World Folklore series.\u003c\/i\u003e * Catholic Library World *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003eChapter 1: Lao Folktales Chapter 2: Buddhist Jataka and Moral Tales Chapter 3: Trickster Tales Chapter 4: Tales of the Fools Chapter 5: Animal Tales Chapter 6: Riddle Stories Chapter 7: Ghost Stories Chapter 8: Magical Tales Chapter 9: Tales of Helpful Gods and Spirits Chapter 10: Place Legends Chapter 11: Origin Myths of the Lao People Chapter 12: Folk Epics Chapter 13: Lao Geography, History and People Chapter 14: Fun with Lao food, crafts, and games.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49410421358935,"sku":"9781591583455","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781591583455.jpg?v=1791474425","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lao-folktales-9781591583455","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}