A MOUTHFUL OF SILENCE - an old English folktale

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 33

In Issue 33 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English tale of old Toonie whose greatest wish before he died was to see a fairy. It was well known that in order to see a fairy three things are needed--a handful of courage, a mouthful of silence, and a capful of moonshine. But will old Toonie's wish ever be granted....?

It is believed that folklore and tales are believed to have originated in India and made their way overland along the ...