The Singing Top

Price: $40.00
ISBN13: 9781591585053
ISBN10: 1591585058
Book code: LU5058
Libraries Unlimited
Hardcover | 216 pages
Publication Date: 08/30/2008
Series: World Folklore Series

DESCRIPTION

Until now, few tales from Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore have made their way into print in English. Renowned folklorist Margaret Read MacDonald has worked with archival material as well as with local storytellers to collect traditional tales from these people, including 15 tales from the ethnic peoples of Borneo. Organized broadly by region, and then by specific groups and themes, this book offers more than 50 tales, including animal tales, stories of magic, trickster tales, humorous stories, place legends, and more. Like other titles in the World Folklore series, it also includes general information about the geography, peoples, and history of the Malay Peninsula and surrounding areas; as well as proverbs, songs and games, color photos, and notes on the stories. All levels.

Share more than 50 stories and background information on the peoples and culture of Malaysia.

TITLE FEATURES

Like other titles in the World Folklore series, it also includes general information about the geography, peoples, and history of Malaysia and surrounding areas; as well as proverbs, songs and games, color photos, and notes on the stories. All levels.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: The Countries from Which These Stories Come

Part 2: Tales of the Malay People

Part 3: Tales from the Ethnic Peoples of Borneo

Part 4: Proverbs and Pantun

Part 5: Malay Children's Songs and Games

Appendix A: Notes on Tale Sources and Motifs

Appendix B: More Books to Read

Appendix C: Sources Consulted

Glossary

Index

Margaret Read MacDonald is an award-winning and internationally renowned author, storyteller, folklorist, and children's librarian. She has written or edited more than 50 books, and she teaches storytelling at University of Washington Information School and Lesley University. MacDonald has performed bilingual, tandem telling in the States and throughout the world with many listeners who speak little or no English.