Wise Women

Strong women who prevail and triumph using their intelligence courage or resourcefulness are celebrated in this gathering of stories for all ages. It features legends folklore and fairy tales from such far-flung places as the Punjab Africa China Japan the Middle East and Europe and from places close at hand-Hawaii New England and the Ozarks. Some of the tales are reprinted from their original telling others are completely retold. All are excellent for read-alouds story time or reading programs. Also of interest to students of literature storytelling or women''s studies.