Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World
Folk Tales From Around the World
No. of pages 55
Published: 2000
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"Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World" by Peter Sis is a captivating collection of folktales that invite readers to engage with stories from various cultures. Each tale presents a unique puzzle or mystery, encouraging young minds to think critically and creatively. Through stunning illustrations and rich narratives, Sis brings to life the traditions and wisdom of diverse societies. The book not only entertains but also fosters problem-solving skills, making it an enriching experience for children and families. Readers are drawn into a world where they can solve intriguing riddles while exploring the values and morals embedded in each story. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Folk Tales From Around the World .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 55 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .
Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children. George Shannon is a children's librarian whose many notable picture books include Turkey Tot , Tomorrow's Alphabet , and Lizard's Guest . He lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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