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6 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

Albert Whitman & Company, 2006

A fun retelling of an African tale
"Mabela the Clever" is retold by Margaret Read MacDonald, with illustrations by Tim Coffey. An introductory note states that the story has its origins with the Limba people of Africa. The book tells the story of the inhabitants of a picturesque mouse village. A cat comes to the mouse village with an astounding offer. But are his promises too good to be true? And what will Mabela, the clever hero ...

Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur!: A Palestinian Folktale

1 review
Margaret Read (RTL) MacDonald, Ibrahim (RTL) Muhawi, ...

Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2006

well done story from muslim culture
Ms. Read has done a great job of making a moralistic tale accessable and inviting. The moral still goes over my preschooler's heads, but the illustrations are engaging.

Five Minute Tales: More Stories to Read and Tell When Time is Short
Margaret Read MacDonald

August House, 2007

As a companion to her award-winning story collection Three Minute Tales, Margaret Read MacDonald has compiled another delightful collection of entertaining stories from around the world to read or tell on any occasion.

Indonesian Folktales (World Folklore Series)

2 reviews
Murti Bunanta

Libraries Unlimited, 2003

Absorbing, informative and entertaining
Indonesia is one of the most fascinating places in the world, with a rich, attractive, diverse and complex culture, and wonderful stories. Its rich trove of folktales is not known well enough in the West--but here's a book that will go some way to filling the gap. Murti Bunanta, an extraordinary and gifted writer who has published many wonderful books of retellings from the folklore of her ...

The Squeaky Door

3 reviews
Margaret Read Macdonald

HarperCollins, 2006

The Door May Squeak, but the Book Sings!
I admit to being astonished that no one's done a review of this marvelous picture book yet. The Squeaky Door is a delightful addition to the collection of folktales from around the world that have been put into picture book form by the remarkable Margaret Read MacDonald.It is also one of the best read-alouds I have discovered this year. Ms. MacDonald is a storyteller and folklorist as well as an ...

From the Winds of Manguito Desde los vientos de Manguito: Cuban Folktales in English and Spanish Cuentos ...
Victor Hernandez Mora

Libraries Unlimited, 2004

As intoxicating as the traditional music of Cuba, and as delicious as picadillo and plantains, storytelling is alive and well on the beautiful island of Cuba. Cuban folklore is particularly rich, drawing from both Hispanic and Afro-Cuban traditions. Elvia Perez, a practicing Cuban storyteller brings you 21 tales of delight and wonder-from engaging animal stories and tales of the fantastic to Afro-Cuban "patakies" and side-splitting tall tales ...

The Farmyard Jamboree PB w CD (Book & CD)

4 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

Barefoot Books, 2006

Addicting!
I bought this book for my students who happen to have autism. They LOVE it and request it all the time. The first time I heard it I thought "Oh no, this is boring" BUT it really speeds up and has a nice melody. You will find yourself singing this in your sleep. My 20 month old daughter loves it as well. I think any young child will enjoy the melody, the pictures and the rhythm of this story.

The Skit Book: 101 Skits from Kids

3 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

Linnet Books, 1990

GREAT BOOK FOR TALENT SHOWS!
My elementary school kids have used this book for YEARS to prepare skits for their school talent show, church talent show, and 4-H programs. The skits are easy and most require little speaking which makes it PERFECT for young children... or we adults who can't remember speaking lines! Youth leaders or school teachers would find this book very useful... I have loaned my book several times and am ...

Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About

4 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

Linnet Books, 1992

Well Researched, Good Variety
We admit that we are big fans of Ms. MacDonald. That is our bias. This book was just one more YAY!! in our fan club feelings. You will especially love the story of the -Drop of Honey- as you explore stories of how the world will be a better place when we all take responsibility with for peace. This book is not as preachy as this review and you will be sure to use some of the stories within with ...

Little Rooster's Diamond Button

2 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

Albert Whitman & Company, 2007

Little Rooster's Diamond Button -- Danielle
I baught this book for my daughter who will be four years old in August and she loves it.

Twenty Tellable Tales: Audience Participation Folktales for the Beginning Storyteller

1 review
Margaret Read MacDonald

American Library Association, 2004

Storytelling
Margaret Read MacDonald is a fabulous storyteller! My favorites are "Old One-Eye", "Parley Garfield & the frogs", and "Rolly Polly Rice Ball". Pre K-1 graders LOVE "Rolly Polly Rice Ball"! No one TELLS a good story anymore.

A Parent's Guide to Storytelling: How to Make Up New Stories and Retell Old Favorites

3 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

HarperTrophy, 1995

Excellent Guide to the Art of Storytelling
I bought this book hoping for some basic tips and techniques to get me started on the path of storytelling to preschoolers and elementary age children. Margaret Read MacDonald offers that and much more. This professional storyteller, author and children's librarian brings a wealth of knowledge by way of a PhD in folklore and more than 35 years of storytelling experience to the fore in this ...

Pickin' Peas

3 reviews
Margaret Read Macdonald

HarperCollins, 1998

Cute story, great artwork
I fell in love with the artwork and then the story. Great tale for kids and adults alike.

Lao Folktales (World Folklore Series)

1 review
Wajuppa Tossa, Kongdeuane Nettavong, ...

Libraries Unlimited, 2008

An undeniably worthy addition
Part of the World Folklore Series, Lao Folktales collects classic fairy tales, legends, and parables of the people of Laos, garnered through interviews with storytellers as well as studies of old chronicles and palm-leaf manuscripts. More than 50 tales from creation myths to animal tales, Buddhist Jataka, moral stories, trickster tales, ghost stories, riddles, legends, and more fill this ...

Teeny Weeny Bop
Margaret Read MacDonald

Albert Whitman & Company, 2006

Teeny Weeny Bop has found a gold coin. Her luck is made; she'll buy a pet pig! But while Teeny sleeps, the pig destroys the garden! Teeny needs a better pet-she's going to trade her pig for a cat. The cat destroys the living room! What kind of pet can live with Teeny Weeny Bop? How about a hamster? Maybe a slug?

Brazilian Folktales (World Folklore Series)
Livia de Almeida, Ana Portella

Libraries Unlimited, 2006

Brazil, the largest country in South America, covers a vast terrain that ranges from the tropical rain forests of the Amazon basin and upland farms, to towering mountains and sandy beaches; from highly populated urban centers to virtually inaccessible interior jungle regions. Its population is composed of indigenous peoples (e.g., Tupy, Kaxinawa, Taulipang), people of African descent, those of European (mostly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures ...

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale from Great Britain

2 reviews
Margaret Read MacDonald

August House, 2007

Awesome pictures
The story is very cute and clever. The artist did an amazing job of really bringing the story to life. The expressions on Billy Brown's face are wonderful. I hope to see more of this artist!

The Old Woman and Her Pig: An Appalachian Folktale
Margaret Read Macdonald

HarperCollins, 2007

"Goin' to town, gonna buy a little pig. Jig jog jig jog jiggety-jig!" But when the old woman tries to take that little pig home to her little boy, the pig won't cross the bridge? this little piggy is afraid of the water! The old woman pushes and pulls, cries and cajoles, with no luck. Until she sees a dog, a rat, and a cat?can the old woman convince them to help her get the piggy back home? Acclaimed storyteller Margaret Read ...

Storytellers Sourcebook: A Subject, Title, and Motif Index to Folklore Collections for Children, 1983-1999
Margaret Read MacDonald, Brian W. Sturm

Gale Cengage, 2001

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