For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are...

An eye-opening introduction to the world's largest continent, covering over thirty of its many countries.

• Lavishly illustrated introduction to the geography, countries and cultures of the world's ...
  

On her travels in Central Asia, internationally acclaimed storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton accumulated a wealth of folklore. Here she combines 12 exotic stories, travel reminiscences and the homespun wisdom o...