Clever Folk: Tales Of Wisdom, Wit, And Wonder [Hardcover]

Answering the call for values education, this collection of tales demonstrates how people who are faithful, generous, loving, courageous, smart, honest, and compassionate prevail in solving problems and overcoming obstacles in life. Some of the stories are author originals, others are adaptations of traditional folktales from around the world. Stories that can be read or told to children of various ages are featured in the first part of the book. The remainder of the text is designed to help children become storytellers and includes stories to act out, participatory stories, and puppet tales. Age level and the specific values taught are cited for each of the more than 30 stories. For example, the story Hideehohee teaches courage; The Clever Maid teaches responsibility; Bunny Pink offers a lesson in self-esteem; and The Dishonest Innkeeper gives a message about honesty. All Levels.

Preface
Part I:Stories to Tell and Read Aloud
The Stories
The Faithful Wives(Value: Faithfulness)Age 8 and up
Mother Holdra's Tonic(Value: Cooperation)Age 6 and up
Hideehohee(Value: Courage)Age 8 and up
The Giant Who Learned to Love Children(Values: Responsibility, Cooperation, and Respect)All ages
The Elf's Hat(Values: Responsibility and Love)Age 8 and up
The Farmer and the Wolf(Value: Honesty)Age 8 and up
The Three Hundred Iron Rods(Values: Honesty and Respect)Older children
The King and the Broommaker(Value: Honesty)Older children
Hans and Grete, Nineteen Now(Values: Responsibility and Self-Respect)Older children
Bird Baby Don't Fly(Values: Respect and Responsibility)Older children
The Boy Who Called the King a Fool(Value: Responsibility)Older children
A Perjurer Is a Liar(Values: Truthfulness and Responsibility)Older children
The Bridge Across the Fire(Value: Compassion)Older children
Hehheh and the Honey Cakes(Valuel“