| Pachamama Tales: Folklore from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay Contributor(s): Martin, Paula (Author), MacDonald, Margaret Read (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591582997 ISBN-13: 9781591582991 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $59.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Series: World Folklore (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.1" W x 10" (1.80 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Containing numerous tales that have never before appeared in an English-language children's story collection, this book presents many of author Paula Mart n's favorite stories from her many years of experience in storytelling around the world and particularly in South America. It stands as a unique folklore and storytelling resource that will give readers a better understanding of life and culture in the southern part of South America. Readers of all ages will delight in entertaining stories about animals, plants and trees, musical instruments, lost places, fantastic creatures, and witches and devils. This collection also includes never-ending tales, sky stories, and folk tales about fools. The book provides related cultural information about the lands where these stories originated as well as the people who tell these tales, traditional games of South America, and recipes for regional food items that can go hand in hand with the stories. |