Ordinary Splendors

Résumé du livre

This collection of legends & folktales from around the world is adapted to accompany 15 original paintings of animals. These uplifting & delightful tales of honor, bravery, loyalty, determination, love, responsibility, & acceptance reveal cultural beliefs that are universal in their wisdom. Some representative stories include the much-loved legend from Scotland of King Bruce & the Spider; the legend of the Chinese Zodiac & how the first year was named for the lowly Rat; a Mayan fable about the unrequited love of a buzzard for a dove; a Cherokee legend about the folly of boastfulness & deception; & a fairy tale from Ireland about the power of laughter.