North America-- surrounding islands included
The United States Around the World in 80 Tales Around the World in 80 Tales
The More the Merrier-A Story from the United States, p. 10
The Three Spells-A Story from the the Sioux of the Dakota Plains, p. 15
Around the World in 80 Tales Around the World in 80 Tales
The Owl Battle-A Story from Hawaii, p. 18
Brer Rabbit Goes Fishing-An African-American Story from the United States, p. 22
Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
The Magic Doll-A Story from North America, p.112
Three Months Night-A Story from North America, p. 16
The Knee-High Man-A Story from North America, p. 69
The Steel Man-A Story from North America, p. 96
Mexico: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales
The Singing Toad-A Story from Mexico, p.45
Red Ant, Black Ant-A Story from Mexico, p. 30
Canada: Around the World in 80 Tales The White Bear-A Story from Canada, p. 13
Very Last First Time by Jan Andrews (The Inuit)
Guatemala: Around the World in 80 Tales The Golden Horseshoe-A Story from Guatemala, p. 27 Cuba:
Around the World in 80 Tales
The Charcoal Sellers Son, A Story from Cuba, p. 24
Puerto Rico: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
Rabbit and Tiger Save the World-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 21
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
Tiger Gets Stuck-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 44
Tiger and the Storm-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 66
Tiger Eats a Monkey-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 83
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
Tiger Tries to Cheat-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 102
The Half Chick-A Story from Puerto Rico, p. 27
South America
South America (General) Usborne Stories from Around the World
How Birds got Bright FeathersA Story from South America, p. 28
Venezuela: Around the World in 80 Tales The Rainbow Snake, A Story from Venezuela, p. 36 Colombia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Lost Friend, A Story from Colombia, p. 38
Ecuador: Around the World in 80 Tales Two for You, Three for Me, A Story from Ecuador, p. 40 Bolivia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Armadillos Song, A Story from Bolivia, p. 44 Paraguay Around the World in 80 Tales Toad in the Hole, A Story from Paraguay, p. 46 Brazil: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Two Brothers-A Story from Brazil, p. 105
Around the World in 80 Tales
The Three Oranges, A Story from Brazil, p. 47
Argentina: Around the World in 80 Tales The Man in the Moon, A Story from Argentina, p. 50 Chile:
Around the World in 80 Tales
The Monks Treasure, A Story from Chile, p. 52
EuropeSurrounding Islands Included
Europe (General):
The Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia Kahl Great Britain: England: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
Silly Jack-A Story from England, p. 10
The Brave Bull Calf-A Story from England, p. 40
Around the World in 80 Tales
Cap o Rushes, A Story from England, p. 56
Mr. Gumpys Motor Car by John Burningham
Scotland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf
The Girl Who Played with the Stars-A Story from Scotland, p. 12
The Clever Baker-A Story from Scotland, p. 71
The Selkie Wife, A Story from Scotland, p. 59
Wales: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Clever Mouse-A Story from Wales, p. 46
The Greedy Farmer-A Story from Wales, p. 76
The Island of Fairies, A Story from Wales, p. 61
Ireland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Denmark: Around the World in 80 Tales
Lazy Tom-A Story from Ireland, p. 85
The Giants Causeway, A Story from Ireland, p. 63
A Real Princess, A Story from Denmark, p. 66
Nordic Countries / Scandinavia (General): Usborne Stories from Around the World Norway: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Sweden: Around the World in 80 Tales
Thors Hammer-A Story from Scandinavia, p. 56
Olle and the Troll-A Story from Norway, p. 92
Three Billy Goats Gruff, A Story from Norway, p. 68
Nail Soup, A Story from Sweden, p. 70
Finland: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales Estonia Around the World in 80 Tales Latvia Around the World in 80 Tales Lithuania Around the World in 80 Tales
The Shepherd and the Clever Princess-A Story from Finland, p. 22
The Amazing Pine Cone-A Story from Finland, p. 48
The Gift of the Sun, A Story from Finland, p. 72
The Laziest Boy in the World, A Story from Estonia, p. 73
The Fighting Fisherman, A Story from Latvia, p. 75
The Mermaids Marriage, A Story from Lithuania, p. 77
Russia: Usborne Stories from Around the World Baba Yaga, the Witch-A Story from Russia, p. 99
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Determined Frog-A Story from Russia, p. 118
The Czars Wedding Ring, A Story from Russia, p. 79
Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk Hungary: Around the World in 80 Tales Poland: Around the World in 80 Tales Romania: Around the World in 80 Tales Bulgaria: Around the World in 80 Tales
Thirsty are the Reeds, A Story from Hungary, p. 80
Dreadful Dragon, A Story from Poland, p. 82
Keeping Secrets, A Story from Romania, p. 84
Orfeo in the Underworld, A Story from Bulgaria p. 86
Greece: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
How the Turtle got its ShellA Story from Greece, p. 19
The Mouse and the Lion-The Story from Greece, p. 8
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
Arion and the Dolphin-A Story from Greece, p. 18
The Pirates Punishment, A Story from Greece p. 88
Malta: Around the World in 80 Tales
Green Figs, Purple Figs, A Story from Malta p. 90
Italy: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola Switzerland: Around the World in 80 Tales Austria: Around the World in 80 Tales
Buried Treasure-A Story from Italy, p. 62
The Silver Goose, A Story from Italy p. 92
The Herdsmans Song, A Story from Switzerland p. 94
The Frogs Wedding, A Story from Austria p. 96
Germany: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Musicians of Bremen-A Story from Germany, p. 37
Simple Jown-A Story from Germany, p. 54
The Dwarfs Gift, A Story from Switzerland p. 98
A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert The Czech Republic: Usborne Stories from Around the World
Nail Soup-A Story from the Czech Republic, p. 82
Netherlands: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Belgium: Around the World in 80 Tales
Brave Hendrick-A Story from Holland, p. 67
Hans, the Hero of Haarlem, A Story from the Netherlands p. 100
The Lace Makers of Bruges, A Story from Belgium, p. 102
France: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
Puss in BootsA Story from France, p. 22
The Two Sisters-A Story from France, p. 112
The Millers Son, A Story from France, p. 104
The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English
Channel)
Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully Spain: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Four Brothers-A Story from Spain, p. 87
The Contented Priest-A Story from Spain, p. 88
A Helpful Friend, A Story from Spain, p. 107
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Portugal: Around the World in 80 Tales
Roast Rooster, A Story from Portugal, p. 110
Asia
Israel: Around the World in 80 Tales Saudi Arabia: Around the World in 80 Tales
Finders Keepers, A Story from Israel, p. 136
Three Birds, A Story from Saudi Arabia, p. 138
Iran: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Afghanistan: Around the World in 80 Tales
Leyla and the LampA Story from Persia, p. 11
Precious Birds, A Story from Iran, p. 140
When Dreams Come True, A Story from Afghanistan, p. 141
India: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Snake CharmerA Story from India, p. 51
The Four Friends-A Story from India, p. 37
The Mouses Bride-A Story from India, p. 60
The Four Magicians, A Story from India, p. 143
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
The Generous Bird-A Story by Bob Hartman, p. 79
(NOTE: This story is not actually from India, but I have included it here since the Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India)
Sri Lanka Around the World in 80 Tales
Its Not My Fault, A Story from Sri Lanka, p. 144
China: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales
The Ivory WandA Story from China, p. 77
The Dragon Princess, A Story from China, p. 146
The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack Mongolia: Around the World in 80 Tales South Korea: Around the World in 80 Tales
Evergreen, A Story from Mongolia, p. 148
Big Brother, Little Brother, A Story from South Korea, p. 150
Japan: Usborne Stories from Around the World Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Little SparrowA Story from Japan, p. 118
The Big WaveA Story from Japan, p. 63
The Crafty Farmer-A Story from Japan, p. 100
Kayoku and the Crane-A Story from Japan, p. 108
The Crocodile Bridge, A Story from Japan, p. 152
Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say
A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno Thailand: Around the World in 80 Tales New Toes for Tia New Toes for Tia New Toes for Tia
Chapter 3-A new father
The Parrots Problem, A Story from Thailand, p. 154
Chapter 1-The Accident
Chapter 2-Visit of the foreigners
New Toes for Tia
Chapter 4-Trip to the hospital
New Toes for Tia
Chapter 5-The Operation
New Toes for Tia
Chapter 6-New Toes for Tia
Vietnam: Around the World in 80 Tales
Food for the Emperor, A Story from Vietnam, p. 157
Cambodia: Usborne Stories from Around the World Philippines: Around the World in 80 Tales
A Bag Full of StoriesA Story from Cambodia, p. 123
A Birthday Surprise, A Story from the Philippines, p. 159
Malaysia: Around the World in 80 Tales
The Secret in the Package, A Story from Malaysia, p. 161
Indonesia: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
The Mouse Deers Wisdom-A Story from Java, p. 34
Clever Friends, A Story from Indonesia, p. 163
Australia---Surrounding Islands Included
Australia: Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
Strong Magic-A Story from Australia, p. 6
The Selfish Sand Frog-A Story from Australia, p. 58
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Around the World in 80 Tales
How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail-A Story from Australia, p. 74
Boomerang, An Aboriginal Story from Australia, p. 166
New Zealand: Usborne Stories from Around the World Around the World in 80 Tales Papua New Guinea: Around the World in 80 Tales Fiji: Around the World in 80 Tales
The Magic Fish Hook-A Story from New Zealand, p. 32
The Kiwis Gift, A Story from New Zealand, p. 168
The Turtles Shell, A Story from Papua New Guinea, p. 171
Beware the Shark, A Story from Fiji, p. 174
Africa
Africa (General): Usborne Stories from Around the World The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Stories from Africa
Chapter 1, Jabos Mystery Box Egypt: The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book The Robber and the Monk-A Story from Egypt, p. 124
Stealing the Sun-A Story from Africa, p. 94
The Very Strong Sparrow-A Story from Africa, p. 51
The Selfish Beasts-A Story from Africa, p. 115
Around the World in 80 Tales
Counting Chickens, A Story from Egypt, p. 114
Tunisia: Around the World in 80 Tales The Kings Best Friend, A Story from Tunisia, p. 115 Morocco: Usborne Stories from Around the World Clever Aisha-A Story from Morocco, p. 72
Around the World in 80 Tales
The Lions Dinner, A Story from Morocco, p. 117
Sudan: Around the World in 80 Tales Secrets are Hard to Keep, A Story from Sudan, p. 118
Stories from Africa
Chapter 4, Lion in the Path!
Ethiopia: Around the World in 80 Tales White Pebbles, A Story from Ethiopia, p. 120 Somalia: Around the World in 80 Tales Dinner for All, A Story from Somalia, p. 122 Ghana: Around the World in 80 Tales Rain Song, A Story from Ghana, p. 123 Nigeria: Around the World in 80 Tales By Royal Command, A Story from Nigeria, p. 125
Stories from Africa
Chapter 2, The Girl Who Sang in the Goathouse
Stories from Africa
Chapter 3, Rescue by Airplanes
Stories from Africa
Chapter 5, Thank You, Debbie
Stories from Africa
Chapter 6, Dija and the House of Medicine
Kenya: Around the World in 80 Tales The Rabbits Friend, A Story from Kenya, p. 127 Tanzania: Around the World in 80 Tales The Dancing Hyena, A Story from Tanzania, p. 129 Zimbabwe: Around the World in 80 Tales The Sun Birds, A Story from Zimbabwe, p. 131
Madagascar: Around the World in 80 Tales The Pheasant and the Hen, A Story from Madagascar, p. 132 Botswana: Around the World in 80 Tales The Ostrichs Horns, A Story from Botswana, p. 133 South Africa: Around the World in 80 Tales The Cheetahs Cubs, A Story from South Africa, p. 134
Antarctica
Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra
Book List for Study
Around the World in 80 Tales, by Saviour Pirotta, Illustrated by Richard Johnson Usborne Stories from Around the World, Retold by Heather Amery, Illustrated by Linda Edwards* The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, by Bob Hartman and Krisztina Kallai Nagy* Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra New Toes for Tia by Larry Dinkins* The Gods Must Be Angry by Sheila Miller and Ian Murray* Stories from Africa, Written by SIM missionaries* Very Last First Time, by Jan Andrews** A New Coat for Anna, by Harriet Ziefert** Papa Piccolo by Carol Tally ** Another Celebrated Dancing Bear by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk** Grandfathers Journey by Allen Say** The Glorious Flight by Alice and Martin Provensen (France and English Channel)** How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman** Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton** Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully** A Pair of Red Clogs by Masako Matsuno ** Wee Gillis by Munro Leaf** The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf * ** The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack *, ** The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola ** Mr. Gumpys Motor Car by John Burningham **
--* A Sonlight book ** A FIAR Book
General World Culture and World Geography Books:
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World by MaryAnn KohlThis is a great book to own, but most libraries will also have a copy of this that you can check out. There are lot of great projects that you can use at your discretion as you study the various cultures and countries. The projects are all rated by degree of skill...and I have found that many of the lowest rated projects are very appropriate for four and five year old children. Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World by Anabel Kindersley This is a great book for showing traditional clothing that other children wear around the world. This is also a fairly common book and most libraries will have a copy of this. A Child's Introduction to the World Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China by Heather Alexander I am a big fan of the "Child's Introduction" series of books. So when a fellow sonligher recommended this book I was anxious to check it out. Our library didn't have a copy of it, so I had to bite the bullet and purchase it. I am glad I did. This is a great reference book with tons of ideas to incorporate into your study of the world. This book will really grow with the child and you will probably find you are using it for years to come. Also, try to get your hands on a nicely illustrated multi-cultural cookbook made just for kids. I would suggest hitting your local library and searching for a book there. There are many, many great versions of these types of books out there. If that is not possible, here are some to consider: Kids Around the World Cook!: The Best Foods and Recipes from Many Lands by Arlette N. Braman Around the World Cookbook by Abigail Johnson Dodge Another good resource to check out is some traditional music from the culture you are reading about. This is another resource that I would utilize the library for if at all possible. I highly recommend the Putumayo Presents Series of world music CDs. Another great resource is the Wee Sing Around the World CD.
Songs:
The continent Song: http://youtu.be/b2quKN3fyl0 Lyrics While you Point to the Continetns North America, South America Europe, Asia, and Australia Africa, Antarctica, those are the continents!
