Reviewed by:Norlan
De Groot Key words: Classic, Folk
tale, Fable, Short Story
Recommended Reading Level:
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Theme: Lessons and stories
relating to a child’s life, told with a child’s perspective in mind.
Summary: This book is a
collection of 86 stories, fables and folk tales. It includes many well-known
works and others that are not as well-known.
Strengths: This is a wonderful
resource for bedtime stories.
Weaknesses: For younger
children, more illustrations would have been nice.
Other Notes: This particular
edition makes an excellent gift book.
Wilcox-Smith,
Jesse, ed. A Child’s Book of Stories. New York: Outlet, 1987.