A World Full of Nature Stories by Angela McAllister

Description

50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors.

The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about:

• The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, 
• The Scandinavian tale of Idun and the Golden Apples,
• The Norwegian tale of The Honest Penny,
• The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India,
• From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse, and the Beetle, 
• The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds, 
• Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and 
• Spain’s Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy. 

Hardcover.