Tales Told in Tents: Stories from Central Asia
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845070666 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rebekah Fracassa said They are simply told and we love reading them together. It is hard to find books that reveal the history and culture of mid-Asia, where my daughter was born. This book gives us a glimpse into the tales that are commonly heard in that part of the world. They are simply told and we love reading them together.. Wonderful collection of stories! I didn't have much to go on when I bought this book, but I'm certainly glad I made this choice. The stories are delightful and the illustrations are lovely.
The cover art employs especially brilliant colors in its depiction of a rapt family seated around a samovar while an elderly man regales them with stories. There is a story about the Kazakhstan trickster Aldar-Kose and there are riddles from Uzbekistan to test the wits of young readers, such as "One eye and a sharp tooth" (answer: a needle). All rights reserved. The selections are illustrated with primitive, full-color paintings done with a thick and exuberant brush. By opening a window to folkloric traditions not previously explored in American children's books, Clayton provides much material to tantalize storytellers, listeners, and readers alike.-Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Busin
On her travels in the region, Sally has accumulated a wealth of folklore and knowledge of nomadic cultures. The 12 exotic retellings of stories related to the author in storytelling tents are linked by a mix of memories spiced with homespun wisdom, as she retraces her steps through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadjikistan and Afghanistan.Sophie Herxheimer's brilliantly-patterned artwork, together with a glossary and brief notes, combine to reveal the richness of these little-known, faraway lands of Central Asia.. Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? And where can the fountain of eternal life be found? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions can be found in Sally Pomme Clayton's enchanted storytelling journey through Central Asia