A collection of over 200 folk and fairy tales from all over the world, this is the only edition that encompasses all cultures. Arranged geographically by region--grouping such classics as "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty" with stories that equal them in other cultures-- this book also includes category index groups that list the stories by plot and character. Illustrated by Jill Karla Schwarz. Category index.
Joanna Cole has taught elementary school, worked with a news magazine, and was for several years a senior editor of children’s books. Today she is a full-time author writing for children. Among the dozens of highly praised children’s books she has written are The Magic School Bus books. She has compiled numerous anthologies, including several with Stephanie Calmenson. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and daughter. View titles by Joanna Cole

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A collection of over 200 folk and fairy tales from all over the world, this is the only edition that encompasses all cultures. Arranged geographically by region--grouping such classics as "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty" with stories that equal them in other cultures-- this book also includes category index groups that list the stories by plot and character. Illustrated by Jill Karla Schwarz. Category index.

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Joanna Cole has taught elementary school, worked with a news magazine, and was for several years a senior editor of children’s books. Today she is a full-time author writing for children. Among the dozens of highly praised children’s books she has written are The Magic School Bus books. She has compiled numerous anthologies, including several with Stephanie Calmenson. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and daughter. View titles by Joanna Cole