Fire and Ice: Stories of Winter from Around the World (World of Stories)

Don, Lari

ISBN 10: 1512413208 ISBN 13: 9781512413205

Publisher: Darby Creek Pub, 2016

Synopsis

A shaman hunts a silver fox through the frosted snow. A brave little robin defies a polar bear. The blind Viking god of winter plays a dangerous game with his brother, the god of summer. …

Explore wintertime through the eyes of cultures around the world with this chilly collection of traditional tales. From the frozen tundra of Canada to the far off islands in the Pacific Ocean, explore how diverse peoples have told the story of winter.

The world is full of fanciful stories that are told and retold over hundreds of years. Folktales, legends, and traditional tales are told here with magic, mystery, and humor. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt, a heroine battles a greedy giant, and the hag of winter endlessly battles the god of summer. Key Common Core and social studies curriculum standards are reinforced by the antics of emperors, werewolves, and shape-shifters in this multicultural collection.

About this title

About the Author

Lari Don was born in Chile and spent most of her childhood traveling around South America. She is an award-winning author of children's books and short stories. Lari lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with her cats.

Francesca Greenwood graduated from Leeds College of Art and now works as a freelance illustrator. She currently lives in Leeds, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Darby Creek Pub
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1512413208
• ISBN 13: 9781512413205
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Greenwood Francesca
• Number of pages: 120