African-American Folktales

American Bookseller - Pick of the ListThe range and mastery evidenced in the stories selected by Richard and Judy Dockrey Young-veteran storytellers and teachers in their own right-is due in large part to the fact that they include so many favorite stories of acclaimed African and African-American storytellers. Designed to entice even the most reluctant reader, these stories are not only fun to read, but are bound to be repeated and shared. The seven sections - Young Heroes and Heroines, Animal Fables, Trickster Stories, Parables About People, Bigger Than Life, In the Park and in the Dark, and Brother Rabbit Today - are introduced by brief topical essays and include individual story notes to further enhance both the learning and the enjoyment of these stories.In his introduction to African-American Folktales, Dr. Rex Ellis underscores the multicultural opportunity afforded by this collection: "They are stories that continue to be told by African Americans because...they transcend color and culture. They are stories that represent our common experience."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: August House Publishers
Published: 02/17/2006
ISBN: 9780874833096
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.82h x 5.79w x 0.92d

Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/1993 pg. 1981
School Library Journal 05/01/1993 pg. 123
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1993 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 49114 / African-American Folktales for Young Readers
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5