A World Full of Winter Stories
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This collection retold by Angela McAllister uncovers 50 stories from around the world, it includes folk tales, legends, and myths. Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts, and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter-inspired stories.
Some of the stories included in A World Full of Winter Stories are:
The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine)
Mother Holle (Germany)
Shingebiss (Ojibwe, North America)
The First Rabbits (Japan)
The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria)
The First Evergreens (Mongolia)
The Snow Man (Denmark)
Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America)
The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China)
Review of A World Full of Winter Stories
Our first experience with this series and author was the book “A World Full of Spooky Stories“* published in 2019 which we read during Halloween and thoroughly enjoyed. When we had to opportunity this year to review “A World Full of Winter Stories“* (AMAZON, BookShop.org) there was no hesitation, we knew this was going to be the perfect book for bedtime reading. The stories were entertaining, and fun, and a few were so silly I even had a laugh. Personally, I enjoyed the story from Scotland “Alexander Jones“, from the “Tricks and Troubles” chapter.
Having read two of the nine books of the “World Full Of…” series I can say there is a book for everyone in this collection. These books are great to keep as a collection or to pick for either seasonal reading, or following any interests the children in your life have. You can compare some stories from different parts of the world to stories you were told as a child, and see the differences if any from the stories shared.
Books Part of The Collection
Here is the list of the 8 books that are part of “A World Full Of…”, “A Stage Full…” and the book “A Year Full Of…” to add to your children’s library which they can continue to read for years to come.
- A World Full of Animals Stories: 50 folktales and legends* AMAZON, BookShop.org
- A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 stories from the most famous playwright* AMAZON, BookShop.org
- A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 tales to make your spine tingle* AMAZON, Bookshop.org
- A World Full of Dickens Stories: 8 best-loved classic tales retold for children* AMAZON, BookShop.org
- A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!* AMAZON, BookShop.org
- A Bedtime Full of Stories: 50 folktales and legends from around the world* AMAZON, BookShop.org
- A World Full of Nature Stories: 50 folktales and legends* AMAZON, BookShop.org
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