Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
80 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
Bibliography |
Bibliographical references: page 80. |
Contents |
Giant with no heart in his body (Norwegian) -- Ghost with two faces (Cheyenne) -- Bunyip (Australian) -- Onna and the giant (Irish) -- Drinking companions (Chinese) -- Goblin, the grocer and the student (Danish) -- A-man-among-men (Hausa-West African) -- Little Oonyani (Evenk-Siberian) -- Lass who couldn't be frightened (Scottish). |
Summary |
A cross-cultural anthology of folk tales carefully chosen to terrify and tantalize young readers. The mystery and magic of the stories are beautifully realized by evocative and enchanting watercolors. |
Subject |
Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
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Giants -- Folklore.
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Ghosts -- Folklore.
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Goblins -- Folklore.
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Fairy tales.
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Added Author |
Manna, Giovanni, 1966-, illustrator.
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Added Title |
Giants, ghosts and goblins |
ISBN |
1902283279: $19.95 |
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