In this rich, rousing anthology, Nancy Van Laan takes readers on a romp through the bayous, mountains and lowlands of the American South. Readers meet such unforgettable characters as Brer Rabbit, Fool John, and Ol' Gally Mander, and learn a whole passel of poems, sayings, and superstitions. Full color. Author/illustrator tour.
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From Publishers Weekly
PW's starred review of this collection of Southern folktales said, "Pull up a chair and set a spell this book's as inviting as a sip of lemonade on a lazy summer afternoon." All ages. (May) |1584300272 BOWMAN'S STORE: A Journey to Myself Joseph Bruchac Lee & Low, $6.95 ISBN 1-58430-027-2 ~ The Native American author relates the circumstances of his life, from his often painful youth to his later successes at Cornell and beyond, in what PW called "a poignant memoir." Ages 12-up. (May)
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Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
K Up?Librarians should "whoop and holler" with delight at the publication of this book! Collections of Southern lore and folktales, with the exception of Br'er Rabbit stories, are difficult to find, especially those that are well documented, true to their locale and speech peculiarities, plus entertaining to read aloud and tell. Van Laan and Cook have produced a gem, covering the Bayous (Louisiana), the Deep South, and the Appalachian Mountains. Each of the three sections includes superstitions and rhymes as well as stories and is preceded by a lively and informative introduction to the region. Van Laan includes authentic speech in her appealing retellings of the 13 tales selected. Each piece is carefully documented and, combined with the page of "Other Useful Sources," the notes provide a good compendium of original scholarly sources for Southern folktales. The illustrations are marvelous. They're filled with humor and action as animals and people dance across the pages in warm tones of red-oranges, peaches, greens, and blues, having an absolutely wonderful time...an experience that awaits anyone who reads this book. There's also a map of the U.S. that shows which states are considered part of the South, and the origin of each story. A collection no library should be without.?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Louisiana is patterned like a patchwork quilt, with the watery threads of the giant Mississippi weaving southward, constantly shifting and remapping the landscape. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brer Rabbit, Fool John, Mister Grumpy, Brer Frog, Gaily Mander, Brer Coon, Mister Rooster, Gally Mander, Brer Buzzard, Brer Terrapin, King Eagle, Colonel Tiger, Deep South, Miss Crow, Sam Simons, Does Bouki New!
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Louisiana is patterned like a patchwork quilt, with the watery threads of the giant Mississippi weaving southward, constantly shifting and remapping the landscape. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brer Rabbit, Fool John, Mister Grumpy, Brer Frog, Gaily Mander, Brer Coon, Mister Rooster, Gally Mander, Brer Buzzard, Brer Terrapin, King Eagle, Colonel Tiger, Deep South, Miss Crow, Sam Simons, Does Bouki New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom (Multimedia DVD included with the book) by Martha Hamilton in Back Matter
- How Animals Saved the People: Animal Tales from the South by J. J. Reneaux in Back Matter
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