Read With Me World Folklore: Enchanting Stories From Around the World to Read Together

Author/Contributor(s):	DK
Publisher:	DK Children
Date:	11/2/2027
Binding:	Boxed Set
Condition:	NEW

Explore folklore from around the world with eight beautifully illustrated read alouds perfect for Kindergarten and Grades 1–2.

This treasury brings to life eight timeless stories from diverse cultures and traditions:

• The Blind Men and the Elephant: This story comes from India and teaches a powerful lesson about how people can experience the same thing in different ways.
• Demeter and Persephone: This classic Greek myth explores how the changing seasons came to be.
• The Legend of Finn McCool: A legendary Irish myth that shows brains can beat brawn, even among giants.
• Boitatá the Fire Snake: A tale from Brazil about bravery, nature, and standing up for what matters.
• The Dragon and the Phoenix: A Chinese legend about teamwork, beauty, and a bond that can’t be broken.
• Maui and the Sun: A lively Polynesian legend that celebrates quick thinking, determination, and the power of one brave idea.
• The Snow Queen: A classic tale of courage, loyalty, and the love that brings lost friends home.
• Anansi the Spider and His Sons: This story celebrates courage, cleverness, and what can happen when everyone works together.

Designed for shared reading, this collection celebrates global folklore stories while fostering language comprehension, critical thinking, and empathy. Complete with guidance from reading specialist Dr. Molly Ness, discussion questions to deepen understanding and activities to spark creativity, DK's Read With Me World Folklore invites readers on an adventure around the world as they journey through enchanting folklore tales.