ANIMALS ARE MY FRIENDS, 12 selected tales from around the world, Ages 3 and above

ISBN-10: 840913053X
ISBN-13: 9788409130535
Category: Juvenile Fiction
Pages: 50
Language: English
Published: 2020-04-24
Publisher: José Arias Pepín
Author: José Arias Pepín

Description

Why do animals have tails? Why does the rooster sing “Cock-a-doodle-do!” at sunrise? The dog... comes from the wolf? We will find the answers in this selection of twelve popular stories from around the world for children between three and five years old and first readers. They have been carefully chosen and adapted by a storyteller for his story-telling sessions. The animals are the protagonists, together with a red-haired mermaid, the fairy who takes care of the animals or Amanikable, the protector of the seas. Through their adventures, we will learn in a funny way important values for children, such as friendship, generosity or knowledge of nature. The book contains twelve charming original illustrations. The tales are: "Why do animals have tails? (Finland), "The ant and the grain of wheat" (Spain), "The rooster Kirico" (Central America), "The two wolves" (North America), "Strength is in Numbers" (Sri Lanka), "The grateful squirrel" (Korea), "The Antelope and the Snail" (Africa), "The Fisherman and the Mermaid" (Scotland), "The Lost Kitten" (Russia), "The Rabbit and the Elephant" (Zambia), "The St Bernard Dog" (Switzerland) and "The First Seahorses" (Oceania). They are stories that belong to the oral tradition of the five continents and it is possible to find similar versions in different countries.

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