World tales kids can read and tell.Call it what you will: stories of the
fool have been around as long as people have been telling stories.
Everyone has a noodlehead day, when the brain takes a leave of absence.
As the stories in this collection show, knuckleheads come in all forms
and shapes. These stories bring to mind the wise words of the French
humorist Francois Rebelais: "If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you
must first break your mirror."Following each story are tips for
telling--especially written for children, but suitable for any age--that
include suggestions for timing, intonation, gestures, and body language.
There is also a map showing in what area of the world each story
originated. Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is
perfect for children to read on their own as well as those who want to
learn to tell stories.It's also a wonderful resource for adults who tell
stories to children, and for teachers to use in conjunction with
language arts or social studies curricula. These foolish tales are
hilarious and relatable. Furthermore, this collection teaches readers
the importance of caring, citizenship and fairness.