Clever Folk: Tales of Wisdom, Wit, and Wonder

by Ruthilde M. Kronberg

Overview

Answering the call for values education, this collection of tales demonstrates how people who are faithful, generous, loving, courageous, smart, honest, and compassionate prevail in solving problems and overcoming obstacles in life. Some of the stories are author originals, others are adaptations of traditional folktales from around the world. Stories that can be read or told to children of various ages are featured in the first part of the book. The remainder of the text is designed to help children become storytellers and includes stories to act out, participatory stories, and puppet tales. Age level and the specific values taught are cited for each of the more than 30 stories. For example, the story Hideehohee teaches courage; The Clever Maid teaches responsibility; Bunny Pink offers a lesson in self-esteem; and The Dishonest Innkeeper gives a message about honesty. All Levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563081392
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/15/1993
Pages:	151
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

Table of Contents

Preface
Part I:Stories to Tell and Read Aloud
The Stories
The Faithful Wives (Value: Faithfulness) Age 8 and up
Mother Holdra's Tonic (Value: Cooperation) Age 6 and up
Hideehohee (Value: Courage) Age 8 and up
The Giant Who Learned to Love Children (Values: Responsibility, Cooperation, and Respect) All ages
The Elf's Hat (Values: Responsibility and Love) Age 8 and up
The Farmer and the Wolf (Value: Honesty) Age 8 and up
The Three Hundred Iron Rods (Values: Honesty and Respect) Older children
The King and the Broommaker (Value: Honesty) Older children
Hans and Grete, Nineteen Now (Values: Responsibility and Self-Respect) Older children
Bird Baby Don't Fly (Values: Respect and Responsibility) Older children
The Boy Who Called the King a Fool (Value: Responsibility) Older children
A Perjurer Is a Liar (Values: Truthfulness and Responsibility) Older children
The Bridge Across the Fire (Value: Compassion) Older children
Hehheh and the Honey Cakes (Values: Humanity and Compassion) Age 8 and up
Hehheh and the Magic Needle (Value: Self-Esteem) Age 8 and up
Hehheh and the Fisherman (Values: Responsibility and Trustworthiness) Age 8 and up
Hehheh and the Hay (Values: Responsibility and Kindness) Age 8 and up
Hehheh and the Mayor (Value: Respect) Age 8 and up
Part II:Stories to Act Out
The Three Languages (Values: Courage and Caring) Age 8 and up
The Elephant and the Monkey (Values: Cooperation and Respect) Younger children
The Farmer and the Stork (Value: Responsibility) Older children
Kannitverstan (Value: Humility) Age 8 and up
A Mother's Advice (Values: Responsibility and Honesty) Age 8 and up
The Nobleman and the Carrier (Values: Respect and Humility) Older children
The Clever Maid (Values: Cooperation and Responsibility) Age 8 and up
The Clever Village Magistrate (Values: Honesty and Respect) Older children
The Wicked Judge (Values: Responsibility and Humanity) Older children
The Dishonest Innkeeper (Value: Honesty) Older children
Part III:Stories That Involve the Audience
Bunny Pink Learns How to Think (Values: Self-Esteem and Responsibility) Ages 3–8
Old Man Winter and Rabbit Mother (Values: Responsibility and Perseverance) Ages 8–10 and a play for ages 6–8
Notes on the Stories
About the Author and Illustrator