Around the World in 80 Tales
Around the World in 80 Tales
by Saviour Pirotta (ed.)
Ages 6–10
Eighty folk tales drawn from every corner of the globe — one per country — bringing children an extraordinary world of tricksters, giants, wise women, and magic. A treasure of world literature.
- Author
- Saviour Pirotta (ed.)
- Age
- Ages 6–10
- Type
- Folk Tale, World Cultures, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- In India
- Available
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