Description
Book SynopsisDiscover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Color plates and line drawings illustrate elements from the stories and show readers some of the landscape, architecture, and folk arts of Ukraine. A great source for read-alouds and student reports, this book is a wonderful addition to the school or public library collection. With the recent influx of immigrants from Ukraine, renewed interest in this part of the world, and the country's increased visibility in international politics, this book will be a valuable resource for school and public
Trade ReviewWorth its weight in gold to students preparing reports, or teachers seeking information for their students . . . An excellent addition to the
World Folklore Series, and one to which I know I will return. * Second Story Review *
An excellent resource for school and public libraries. * Library Lane *
An extensive bibliography of interesting books make this collection all the more enjoyable and truly useful in multicultural programs, a special designation that few other collections deserve. * Territorial Tattler *
Captivating tales, of interest for all ages . . . Excellent for read-alouds storytelling . . . Historical and cultural information includes maps, comprehensive glossary, and pronunciation guide. * Catholic Library World *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction to Ukrainian Folktales Introduction Maps Color Photographs
Part IAnimal Tales Pan Kotsky, Sir Puss O'Cat Old Dog Sirko Clever Little Fox The Garden Further Adventures of Fox and Wolf The Donkey and the Wolf The Little Round Bun The Mitten The Turnip
Part IIHow and Why Stories How the Earth Was Made How Evil Came into the World The Sun, the Frost, and the Wind Dnipro and Dunai Saint Cassian The Christmas Spiders The Red Death
Part IIIMoral Stories The Stolen
Postoly and the Boiled Eggs The Two Daughters Honesty and Dishonesty The Clever Maid The Gossip The Old Father Who Went to School Dovbush's Treasure The Man Who Danced with the
Rusalky Part IVLegends and Fairy Tales The Golden Slipper Oh! Lord of the Forest The Frog Princess The Flute and the Whip The Doll The Stranger The Sorceress Pea-Roll-Along The Magic Egg Glossary and Pronunciation Guide Bibliography Index About the Author About the Story Editor
