This enchanting sampling of traditional Armenian tales was gathered by the author in her travels and translated from Russian sources. A broad selection of more than 50 tales are organized by type-myths and legends, animal tales, fairy tales, stories of everyday life, and wits and dimwits. Readers (and listeners) of all ages will delight in stories such as The Invincible Rooster, The Donkey Who Swallowed the Moon, Seven Stars, and a sampling of tales about Silly Pugi, the Armenian trickster. Many of the stories are short and humorous, making them perfect for storytime programs and read-alouds. Stories are supplemented by background information on the people and their culture, including a brief history, discussion of folk traditions and food, recipes, photographs, and a bibliography. A great resource for educators, students, folklorists, and anyone interested in Armenian culture! All grade levels.
This enchanting sampling of traditional Armenian tales was gathered by the author in her travels and translated from Russian sources. A broad selection of more than 50 tales are organized by type-myths and legends, animal tales, fairy tales, stories of everyday life, and wits and dimwits. Readers (and listeners) of all ages will delight in stories such as The Invincible Rooster, The Donkey Who Swallowed the Moon, Seven Stars, and a sampling of tales about Silly Pugi, the Armenian trickster. Many of the stories are short and humorous, making them perfect for storytime programs and read-alouds. Stories are supplemented by background information on the people and their culture, including a brief history, discussion of folk traditions and food, recipes, photographs, and a bibliography. A great resource for educators, students, folklorists, and anyone interested in Armenian culture! All grade levels.
About the Author: Bonnie C. Marshall, author, teacher, translator, and folklorist, is a museum teacher for the New Hampshire Historical Society. Dr. Marshall has established Russian programs at Davidson College and at Johnson C. Smith University, where she served as Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Curriculum Coordinator of the Russian Program. She has taught Russian at several universities in the United States. In addition, Dr. Marshall has taught English in St. Petersburg and Moscow at the School for Global Education and the American Academy of Foreign Languages. Her publications include the prize-winning Baba Yaga's Geese and Other Russian Stories (1973), Grasshopper to the Rescue (1979, Junior Literary Guild Award), Tales from the Heart of the Balkans (2001), and The Snow Maiden and Other Russian Tales (2004).
Virginia Tashjian is a former children's librarian and author of serveral picture books and small collections of Armenian folktales.
