From tall tales, trickster tales, and noodlehead stories to hoaxes, urban legends, riddles and songs-here are more than 70 stories from around the world and across the centuries that you can pull out of your story bag at a moment's notice-to read aloud or re-tell before, between and after daily activities; or integrate into lessons and learning opportunities. Most take just minutes to read. The country or culture of origin is noted for each story, and there is a detailed bibliography, introductory notes on humor and folklore, and a discussion of the healing power of humor.

This book was recognised by the Storytelling World Award.

This book is part of a book series called Tales From Around the World .

There are 232 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by ABC-CLIO .

GEORGE O. LIVO, a retired oil and mineral geologist and geophysicist, was born in Finland. He lives in Lakewood, CO.

This book has the following chapters: Preface by Pat Mendoza Introduction Why Everyone Should Be Able to Tell a Story (Scotland) The Foolish, the Clever, and the Wise: Stories from Folklore Noodleheads and Simpletons Tricksters Tall Tales Family Stories, Local Legends, and Urban Myths Riddles, Verses, Rhymes, and Songs Bibliography Appreciation Index