Science tells us that young children develop best when they are read to. In this follow-up to Read to Your Baby Every Day , soothe your toddler with retellings of traditional folk tales, fairy tales and fables from around the world paired with images of Chloe Giordano's charming hand-embroidered illustrations on cloth.
Every tale is the perfect length to read aloud to your toddler before bedtime and carries a message of empathy, friendship and care for the world around us. Bond with your toddler and help them grow as you read to them these timeless stories:
THE THREE WISHES, Scandinavia
THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER, Ancient Rom
BRER RABBIT AND THE WELL, North America
HOW THE BEAR LOST HIS TAIL, Iroquois
THE MAGIC PEAR TREE, China
WHY THE BANANAS BELONG TO THE MONKEY, Brazil
THE FISHERMAN AND THE GENIE, Syria
THE STONECUTTER, Japan
THE RAINBOW SERPENT, Indigenous Australia
THE CLEVER LITTLE TURTLE, Mexico
THE SCRUFFY DUCKLING, Denmark
THE LION AND THE THORN, Ancient Greece
ANANSI AND THE TURTLE, Caribbean
KING MIDAS, Ancient Greece
A BAG FULL OF STORIES, Cambodia
THE MICE AND THE ELEPHANTS, India
SNOWFLAKE, THE SNOW CHILD, Russia
WHY CATS CHASE MICE, Nigeria
HOW THE WREN BECAME KING OF THE BIRDS, Ireland
THE FEAST, Mali
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 4 in the Stitched Storytime Series. See all Stitched Storytime books here.
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Hanna Konola is a graphic artist based in Helsinki, Finland. She creates visuals for textiles, products, packaging, editorial and spaces for clients in Europe, Asia and US. She divides her time between commercial projects and personal artistic practice.
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