The Oxford Treasury of World Stories - Hardcover

Harrison, Michael; Stuart-Clark, Christopher

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9780192781444: The Oxford Treasury of World Stories

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192781448 ISBN 13: 9780192781444

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

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An anthology of 23 stories collected from around the world, including modern stories and tales as well as traditional myths and legends. They range from humorous animal stories to tales of love and adventure. Among the countries and regions represented are Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, Egypt, Mongolia, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Colombia, Nepal, India, Turkey, China, Vietnam, West Africa, the Andes, Russia, the Caribbean, and Italy. The illustrations, in color and black and white, are by a variety of artists.

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About the Author:

Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark have edited a large number of classic poetry anthologies for OUP, including the best-selling One Hundred Years of Poetry for children. Michael Harrison lives in Oxford, and Christopher Stuart-Clark lives in Windsor.

Review:

"Like all Harrison and Stuart-Clark's fine Oxford anthologies, this global collection of 23 traditional tales is a feast for storytelling and reading aloud. The informal voices, whether laconic, lyrical, or dramatic, draw you in from the very first line... The design of the large volume is open and inviting, with thick paper and handsome color paintings by several artists."--Booklist

"[A] globe-trotting anthology... Each story is a rib-sticking and welcome alternative to 'The Three Little Pigs,' 'Goldilocks,' et al."--Hungry Mind Review

"This brightly illustrated anthology contains 23 tales from around the globe... Folklore devotees will appreciate rarely heard stories as well as familiar plot lines with new twists."--Arizona Republic

"Retold simply with a cleverness of phrasing... This extensive and attractively presented collection is a good book for multiethnic collections and a wonderful read-aloud for story hours."--MultiCultural Review

"Short and sprighty, good to read aloud and easy enough to read alone... The pictures [are] attractively arranged in many sizes and shapes throughout the text."--School Library Journal

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