Blumberg, Rhoda.
The Truth About Dragons.
New York: Four Winds Press, 1980. This book is divided into two sections: Western Dragons and Eastern Dragons. The reader is able to compare and contrast both species, looking at such aspects as the dragon’s habitat, diet, physical appearance and enemies.
Caduto, Michael J.
The Crimson Elf: Italian Tales of Wisdom.
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishings, 1997. Six Italian tales of wonder with important lessons about life are presented in this book. Wonderfully written, these tales can serve as either read-aloud stories or stories that more able 3rd and 4th graders can read.
Chmelová, Elena.
Celtic Tales.
New York: Exeter Books, 1982. A wealth of folk and fairy tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany are included in this anthology.
The fantasy tales are full of adventure and romance. The young reader will find these stories very captivating.
Dalton, Annie.
The Starlight Princess and Other Princess Stories.
New York: DK
Publishing, Inc., 1999. Numerous princess stories from around the world are presented in picture book format. The illustrations are beautiful.
Dobbs, Rose.
More Once-Upon-A-Time Stories.
New York: Random House, 1961.
More multicultural fairy and folk tales retold by the author. Because they are simplified, these stories are perfect to use as ‘teach’ books for the young reader.
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Once Upon A Time: Twenty Cheerful Tales to Read and Tell.
New York:
Random House, Inc., 1950. A delightful selection of multicultural fairy and folk tales suitable to use as ‘teach’ books for 3rd and 4th graders.
Duder, Tessa.
Dragons.
Crystal lake, Illinois: Rigby, 1996. This ‘teach’ book offers a brief history of the mythical dragon beginning with one from Babylonia. We see how dragons are portrayed in other cultures as well as their depiction by modern writers and film makers.
Haviland. Virginia.
Favorite Fairy Tales Told in Norway.
New York: Beech Tree Books,
1961. This anthology of Norwegian Fairy Tales, which is part of series, can definitely be used as a ‘teach’ book for young readers. The tales have been simplified for children to read and enjoy.
Manning-Sanders. Ruth.
A Book of Magical Animals.
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc.,
1974. This book offers a wonderful anthology of international tales whose main characters are animals who use their magical powers to interfere in the lives of human beings.
Shah, Idries.
Neem the Half-Boy.
Boston: Hoopoe Books, 1998. This is a Persian tale told in picture book format with colorful illustrations and an happy ending!
