Books and Recordings
by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss
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Priceless Gifts: An Old Tale from Italy 2007, August House (LittleFolk). Illustrated by John Kanzler Winner of a 2008 Storytelling World Gold Award Children's Literature writes "Husband and wife storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss bring to life an Italian folktale set during the glory days of Italy's monopoly of the Spice Islands . . . Rich, jewel-toned illustrations laced with humor make this engaging tale a perfect introduction to studies of explorers and the spice trade, and will provoke lively discussions about gifts, especially the kind that money can't buy." To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here and scroll down until you find the title. | |
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The Ghost Catcher: A Bengali Folktale 2008, August House (LittleFolk). Illustrated by Kristen Balouch. Winner of a 2009 Storytelling World Honor Award Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature awarded by Bank Street College of Education -- Honor Book Kirkus Reviews says "Balouch's bright, memorable illustrations create a fanciful Indian setting with crisp, colorful figures digitally placed on a fabric background for texture. Teamed with spirited and eminently tellable prose, they conjure up a colorful, magical land where cleverness can save the day." To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here and scroll down until you find the title. | |
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The Well of Truth: A Folktale from Egypt 2009, August House (Story Cove). Illustrated by Tom Wrenn. Watch the animated movie! (After clicking this link, scroll until you find this book.) To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here and scroll down until you find the title. | |
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Rooster's Night Out: A Folktale from Cuba 2007, August House (Story Cove). Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire. Watch the animated movie! (After clicking this link, scroll until you find this book.) To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here. | |
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Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom 2005, Richard C. Owen Publishers. A new version of a classic now with a dramatic DVD of students learning to tell stories. | |
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Scared Witless: Thirteen Eerie Tales to Tell 2006, August House. Illustrated by Kevin Pope. 2006, August House Publishers. Illustrated by Kevin Pope. | |
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The Stolen Smell: A Folktale from Peru 2007, August House Publishers (Story Cove). Illustrated by Tom Wrenn. Watch the animated movie! (After clicking this link, scroll until you find this book.) To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here and scroll down until you find the title. | |
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Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tale: A Folktale from Australia 2008, August House (Story Cove). Illustrated by Tom Wrenn. Watch the animated movie! (After clicking this link, scroll until you find this book.) To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here and scroll down until you find the title. | |
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The Hidden Feast: A Folktale from the American South 2006, August House Publishers (LittleFolk). Illustrated by Don Tate. Kirkus Reviews says "Fun for telling or reading." To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here. | |
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A Tale of Two Frogs: Inspired by a Russian Folktale 2006, August House Publishers (Story Cove). Illustrated by Tom Wrenn. Watch the animated movie! (After clicking this link, scroll until you find this book.) To download lesson plans for this book from August House Publishers click here. | |
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Noodlehead Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell 2000, August House. Illustrated by Ariane Elsammak. 2001 Parents' Choice Recommendation 2001 Notable Social Studies Book for Young People (Award given by the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children's Book Council) | |
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How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell August House, 1999. Illustrated by Carol Lyon. Winner of a 1999 Storytelling World Gold Award 2000 Parents' Choice Approval 2001 National Youth Storytelling Pegasus Award (Special Distinction) | |
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How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Tell (CD) August House, 2000. | |
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Through the Grapevine: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell 2001, August House. Illustrated by Carol Lyon. Winner of a 2001 Storytelling World Honor Award Bank St. College of Education: Best Children's Books of 2002 | |
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Stories in My Pocket: Tales Kids Can Tell 1996, Fulcrum. Illustrated by Annie Campbell. Winner of a 1996 Storytelling World Gold Award | |
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Stories in My Pocket: Tales Kids Can Tell (CD) 1998 Parents' Choice Recommendation 1998 Gold Award - National Parenting Publications Awards | |
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Books for Young Learners Mitch and Martha's series of folktales that are part of Richard C. Owen's "Books for Young Learners" Series. | |
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Two Fables of Aesop to Read and Tell (book) Illustrated by Bruce MacDonald Part of the "Books for Young Learners" Series of Richard C. Owen Publishers. | |
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How Fox Became Red: A Folktale from the Athabaskan Indians of Alaska to Read and Tell (book) Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley Part of the "Books for Young Learners" Series of Richard C. Owen Publishers. | |
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Tricky Rabbit: A Story from Cambodia to Read and Tell (book) Illustrated by Pat Paris Part of the "Books for Young Learners" Series of Richard C. Owen Publishers. | |
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Why Animals Never Got Fire: A Story of the Coeur d'Alene Indians to Read and Tell (book) Illustrated by Bruce MacDonald Part of the "Books for Young Learners" Series of Richard C. Owen Publishers. |