A Year Full of Stories

This beautifully organized collection presents 52 global folktales, myths, and legends, offering a new story for every week of the year. The book’s structure provides a wonderful rhythm for family read-aloud time, transforming bedtime into a weekly cultural journey. Children will encounter diverse traditions and timeless characters, from clever animals in African fables to brave heroes in European legends. Each story serves as a gateway to discussing different customs and moral lessons, making it more than just entertainment.

What distinguishes this anthology is its thoughtful curation and seasonal alignment, with tales that often reflect the changing months and holidays. The language is accessible yet rich, preserving the oral storytelling tradition while being perfectly suited for independent readers in the middle elementary grades. Families seeking to expand their children's cultural literacy and establish a meaningful reading ritual will find this volume particularly valuable. It creates a year-long adventure in storytelling that children will anticipate week after week.