A Forest of Stories - Magical Tree tales from Around the World

A Forest of Stories, Magical Tree Tales from Around the World by Rina Singh and Helen Cann

Trees of all kinds grace our world - they are homes for insects, birds and animals; shady refuges from the summer sun; leafy hiding places. But have you ever considered a tree to be a lifelong friend? Or wondered if trees could think, remember or even speak, if you listened hard enough?

Storyteller Rina Singh has created this unique collection of folktales that ask us to rethink our relationship with trees and challenge us to look at them in new ways. From the story of the palm tree that dances in a Nigerian marketplace to the fig tree that can cure blindness, these powerful stories help us to acknowledge our close connection with trees - encouraging us to develop a healthier, more sensitive approach to the natural world.

Stories include:

• The Cypress Tree (Chinese)
• The Kapok Tree (Guatemalan)
• The Chestnut Tree (Japanese)
• The Cherry Blossom Tree (Indian)
• The Palm Tree (Nigerian)
• The Fig Tree (Jewish)
• The Pomegranate Tree (Moroccan)

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 64
• Book Size: 8-1/2" x 10"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 4-8
• ISBN: 1841488828
• ISBN: 9781841488820
• Published in 2005

Item Condition:

• This item is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

"Magnificently illustrated in radiant hues with stunning border devices, a vibrant collection of tree tales will encourage children to appreciate the many magical gifts that trees can offer." - Books for Growing Minds

"Smoothly flowing, magical tales that will easily translate to lively classroom or bedtime reading." - Booklist

"Trees as a unifying theme work wonderfully in this volume filled with seven simply told tales." - Kirkus Reviews

"A book of stories about special trees? Yawn? No. Barefoot Books, as it continues to search out traditional stories worldwide, manages to choose stories that are interesting." - Chicago Tribune