Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

By Hugh Lupton, Niamh Sharkey (illustrator),

Book cover of Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

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Beautifully captured by Niamh Sharkey's quirky and perceptive illustrations, these tales have all the color and vigor of the countries and cultures they represent. At the same time, they each remind readers how vast and mysterious the world is, and how lives can be transformed by the most unexpected circumstances.…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Tales of Wisdom and Wonder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Allison Galbraith

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This magical picture book presents seven of the best folk stories from around the world.

Retold by Hugh Lupton, a veteran of storytelling and an inspirational writer. Some stories are deliriously funny, and others contain golden nuggets of universal truth. I've repeatedly told these stories, and they enthrall and delight audiences. They come with a CD of Hugh telling the tales orally, which is fantastic for non-readers, busy families, and people learning English.

Niamh Sharkey's beautiful bold pictures take this book of tales to another level of enjoyment. It's a visual and rhythmical feast of storytelling that can be shared…

From Allison's list on world folktales for reading to everyone over six.