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Folklore
Developed byIvan Seneviratne
Folklore
Traditions and customs that people pass from generation to generation, such as stories, dances, games, arts, crafts, and celebrations.
Folklore
It is unique to groups of people from different countries, tribes, religions, occupations, and regions.
Folklore
It is unique to groups of people from different countries, tribes, religions, occupations, and regions.
Folk Tales Include… Fairytales Legends Fables Myths Tall Tales Pourquoi
Folk Tales
Fairy Tales
Often tell about the adventures of a hero, heroine, or trickster.
Fables
Mostly animal stories that teach a lesson or moral.
Legends
Often tell “tall tales” about a character who may or may not have been a real person.
Myths
Describe the creation of natural occurrences and are often told as though they are true.
Great Writers
Folk Tales have been written and collected over the years by many great writers from around the world, including Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, and the Brothers Grimm.
Modern Day Writers
Modern day writers have also written versions of folk tales. Some favorites are Paul Galdone, Steven Kellogg, and Verna Aardama.
What will be your favorite?
The Ugly Duckling
The Princess and the Pea
Library Lil’
Why the Tides Ebb and FlowWilliam Tell
Rumpelstiltskin
Paul Bunyan
The Tortoise and the Hare
Beauty and the Beast
Coyote
Ask Your Librarian to Help You Choose!
This presentation is developed by Ivan Seneviratne © 2007 purely for personal [email protected]