Clean, tight, unmarked; light wear to dust jacket; otherwise minimal wear; Judy Sierra's retellings are humorous, spirited, respectful of the stories' origins, and attuned to the needs of young listeners. She offers advice for the storyteller as well as source notes and a bibliography. Images and motifs from the traditional artwork or each country appear in Stefano Vitale's splendid illustrations. Eighteen simple stories from international folklore, grouped around six themes. Illustrator: Vitale, Stefano Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket Hardcover Clarion Books 1996 New York, NY
