Joy to the World: Christmas Stories From Around the Globe

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From Syria to Russia, Malta to Mexico, a wealth of festive traditions are celebrated worldwide at Christmas. Gathered from early Christian folklore, the stories in this rich mixture of cultures and legends blend together to create a stunning portrait of the diversity and glory of Christmas.

Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd of Plenty" ...

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From Syria to Russia, Malta to Mexico, a wealth of festive traditions are celebrated worldwide at Christmas. Gathered from early Christian folklore, the stories in this rich mixture of cultures and legends blend together to create a stunning portrait of the diversity and glory of Christmas.

Presents five folktales related to Christmas, including "The Brave Little Camel" (Syria), "Baby in the Bread" (Malta), "The Gourd of Plenty" (Ghana), "Flowers for Jesus" (Mexico), and "Babushka" (Russia).

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Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot
Five stories told at Christmas are gathered together by Saviour Pirotta, a popular storyteller. Several are tales that were previously told to him, such as "The Brave Little Camel," a Syrian tale, and "Baby in the Bread" from Malta. The Maltese story of the baker woman saving the baby Jesus from Herod's soldiers is especially intriguing. The pictures show the baby in the bread bowl under the dough. After baby Jesus is uncovered, the baker woman discovers that the dough has risen, making it possible to feed the many hungry people in the town. For many readers, these stories will be new and they will introduce new customs and characters, such as Babushka who delivers presents in Russia rather than Santa Claus. The folk art style of the pictures is inviting and will appeal to kids.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-4--Loose retellings of five stories from around the globe. Readers learn why children leave offerings for baby camels in Syria, the reason bread dough rises in Malta, the significance of poinsettias in Mexico, how kindness is repaid in Ghana, and why gifts in Russia are delivered by Babushka. Underscoring each selection is the event of Jesus's birth, the very first Christmas. The handsome, brightly colored folk illustrations help establish the locale for each story, support its succinct text, and provide a strong visual focus. Source notes reveal that the reteller has drawn for the most part upon other contemporary retellings rather than from primary material; these tales are thus only indirectly linked to the cultures represented. Despite that caveat, teachers looking for a multicultural approach to the celebrations and meanings of Christmas may find this useful.--SHP
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  • ISBN-13: 9780060279028
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 11/1/1998
  • Edition description: 1 AMER ED
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 48
  • Age range: 4 - 8 Years
  • Lexile: 620L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 8.74 (w) x 10.95 (h) x 0.44 (d)

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