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A Bedtime Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World by Angela McAllister, Anna Shepeta
5.0
**Happy Publication Day**
*****
5 Stars
Such a lovely collection of folktales and legends! True to the title, the book has stories from various continents and countries, unlike some books where the focus is limited to two continents. The book starts with stories from Europe and moves on to folktales from Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, the Middle East, and Latin America.
I was already familiar with some and read a different version of a few others. The rest were new to me but with well-known themes that dominate folktales. Kindness, good intentions, purity of thought, a touch of magic, the ill-effects of greed and jealousy, etc., are recurring themes.
However, each story is unique and has a flavor of its own that comes from its land, culture, and heritage. Nature is an integral part of many stories, and why not? So many civilizations have been, and some of us are still nature worshippers.
The illustrations are soft yet detailed. They elevate the text to the next level by providing an easy visual representation for kids. What can’t be imagined can be seen in the illustrations.
Though the book has been categorized as bedtime stories for kids, it would be a great choice for discussions at school. Kids will get to learn more about other countries and cultures. It would help them understand the underlying themes that dominate various countries from around the world.
To sum up, A Bedtime Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World is a well-researched and beautiful collection of tales abundant with life lessons, and of course, a touch of magic and fun.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Frances Lincoln Children's Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#ABedtimeFullofStories #NetGalley
*****
5 Stars
Such a lovely collection of folktales and legends! True to the title, the book has stories from various continents and countries, unlike some books where the focus is limited to two continents. The book starts with stories from Europe and moves on to folktales from Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, the Middle East, and Latin America.
I was already familiar with some and read a different version of a few others. The rest were new to me but with well-known themes that dominate folktales. Kindness, good intentions, purity of thought, a touch of magic, the ill-effects of greed and jealousy, etc., are recurring themes.
However, each story is unique and has a flavor of its own that comes from its land, culture, and heritage. Nature is an integral part of many stories, and why not? So many civilizations have been, and some of us are still nature worshippers.
The illustrations are soft yet detailed. They elevate the text to the next level by providing an easy visual representation for kids. What can’t be imagined can be seen in the illustrations.
Though the book has been categorized as bedtime stories for kids, it would be a great choice for discussions at school. Kids will get to learn more about other countries and cultures. It would help them understand the underlying themes that dominate various countries from around the world.
To sum up, A Bedtime Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World is a well-researched and beautiful collection of tales abundant with life lessons, and of course, a touch of magic and fun.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Frances Lincoln Children's Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#ABedtimeFullofStories #NetGalley