Well, we've made it up to double digits now with the blogs, and because it has been about a week and a half since the last post, I will have 4 books mentioned in today's blog. When I am not working here at the library, I go to school full time at Kent State University. One of the classes I am taking this fall semester is Children's Literature. In this class we just finished up talking about folktales, and now we are discussing fairytales. Therefore, the books written about this week will be from that genre.
One fairy tale that may not be so familiar to you is The Fisherman and His Wife. This particular version is by Rosemary Wells. The characters in this book are cats, but in the role of humans. The husband and wife lived in a small cottage and did not have much, but what made them happy was seeing the smiles on each others faces. And happiness was all they truly needed, until one day when the husband was at the dock fishing when he caught an unusually colored fish. The fish promised the fisherman that if he was released back into the water, the fish would grant the man a wish. When the wife heard of the deal, she began greedy and asked for many things that she truly did not need. After asking for many things, the husband and wife realized that they were plenty happy just how life was, before all of the extra material items in life.
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wo books are both retold by Mary-Joan Gerson. Why the Sky is Far Away is a Nigerian folktale telling how there was a time when people could look up to the sky and pull down food, clothes, and everything that they needed in life. The people became wasteful, however, and would throw their extras onto a garbage pile. The sky became very angry, and warned that if the people did not stop being wasteful, there would be consequences. To find out what happens in the book, come on in to the Children's Place and read this book, as well as the following...
wo books are both retold by Mary-Joan Gerson. Why the Sky is Far Away is a Nigerian folktale telling how there was a time when people could look up to the sky and pull down food, clothes, and everything that they needed in life. The people became wasteful, however, and would throw their extras onto a garbage pile. The sky became very angry, and warned that if the people did not stop being wasteful, there would be consequences. To find out what happens in the book, come on in to the Children's Place and read this book, as well as the following...The second book is called How Night Came from the Sea. This one is a story from
Brazil, and is about the daughter of an African goddess who left her home in the ocean to be with her husband in the land of daylight. Soon the bright light was too much for her, and she told her husband about night, which she had back home in the ocean. Her husband immediately sent servants to find the African goddess and ask for night. I will stop with the description now so there is still surprise for you as you read the book.
Brazil, and is about the daughter of an African goddess who left her home in the ocean to be with her husband in the land of daylight. Soon the bright light was too much for her, and she told her husband about night, which she had back home in the ocean. Her husband immediately sent servants to find the African goddess and ask for night. I will stop with the description now so there is still surprise for you as you read the book.
One fairy tale that may not be so familiar to you is The Fisherman and His Wife. This particular version is by Rosemary Wells. The characters in this book are cats, but in the role of humans. The husband and wife lived in a small cottage and did not have much, but what made them happy was seeing the smiles on each others faces. And happiness was all they truly needed, until one day when the husband was at the dock fishing when he caught an unusually colored fish. The fish promised the fisherman that if he was released back into the water, the fish would grant the man a wish. When the wife heard of the deal, she began greedy and asked for many things that she truly did not need. After asking for many things, the husband and wife realized that they were plenty happy just how life was, before all of the extra material items in life.The last book for this blog is the classic book Puss in Boots. This one is retold by 
and illustrated by Steve Light. The story tells of a man who lost his father, and between him and his brothers were the father's belongings divided. The youngest son received a cat, and was not too happy about that. As the man wondered how this cat was going to help make him money, the cat spoke up. He asked for a pair of boots and a sack, and would take care of the rest. The cat hunted and brought gifts to a king, and explained that they were from the Marquis of Carabas. That was not the truth, but the king was grateful. After continuous days of this, the king met the son, who was pretending to be the Marquis of Carabas. The king's daughter also met the pretender, and they instantly fell in love. Remembering what the cat had said as he brought the king gifts, that they were all from this Marquis of Carabas, the king felt it suitable for his daughter and the man to marry. Thereafter, the pretender and puss in boots were wealthy and lived happily ever after.
and illustrated by Steve Light. The story tells of a man who lost his father, and between him and his brothers were the father's belongings divided. The youngest son received a cat, and was not too happy about that. As the man wondered how this cat was going to help make him money, the cat spoke up. He asked for a pair of boots and a sack, and would take care of the rest. The cat hunted and brought gifts to a king, and explained that they were from the Marquis of Carabas. That was not the truth, but the king was grateful. After continuous days of this, the king met the son, who was pretending to be the Marquis of Carabas. The king's daughter also met the pretender, and they instantly fell in love. Remembering what the cat had said as he brought the king gifts, that they were all from this Marquis of Carabas, the king felt it suitable for his daughter and the man to marry. Thereafter, the pretender and puss in boots were wealthy and lived happily ever after.There are several versions of these books and other fairytales here at the Twinsburg Public Library. To find these and other tales visit the Children's Place. Until next time have a wonderful rest of the week!
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