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Hear the story of "The Town Musicians of Bremen" - a tale that has been so prolific and retold through so many forms of art that in Bremen you can find a statue to the storied animals. Dr. Harvey also looks at how various cultures such as Germany, India, and the Netherlands both treated and depicted older characters. She concludes with a "Japanese Wisdom Tale."
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Dr. Harvey jumps into the 20th century to demonstrate how Tall Tales reinforce the ideals of the cultures where they were born. After sharing the stories of "Pecos Bill," "Katy Goodgrit" and "Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox," Dr. Harvey delves into how ballads and folksongs served as a voice from those who couldn't speak. She presents "The Ballad of John Henry" and "The Ballad of Casey Jones."
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Dive deeper into the use of transformation in stories as Dr. Harvey presents a version of "Beauty and the Beast." Compare that version to the German story by Ludwig Bechstein in 1847 called "Beauty's Stone Sisters." Dr. Harvey concludes this lesson with an Ancient Greek tale called "Cupid and Pysche," which demonstrates how bravery can be the root of transformations.
44) A Children’s Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales: Episode 24,Happily Ever After: How Our Stories End
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Dr. Harvey reviews the fundamentals of storytelling and expands on common themes that can be found across tales that span time and location, such as protection of family, being resourceful, demonstrating bravery, overcoming entrapment, and more. She shares her favorite tale, "The Wonderful Pot" from Denmark, and concludes with a Scottish tale called "Death in a Nut."
45) A Children’s Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales: Episode 16,Three Little Pigs: Third Time's a Charm
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Dr. Harvey looks at the power of numbers in folktales, specifically the magic of three and seven. She notes how even the story formats are broken into threes: Beginning, Middle, and End. She shares the stories of "The Three Little Goslings" (the Italian version of the German "Three Little Pigs") and "The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs," which is also a Grimm story from Germany.
46) How To Talk To Your Kids:A Guide for Parents and Teachers to Effective Children’s Conversation and I
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Eleanor Roosevelt once said, A woman is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Emotional abuse is one of the most insidious and elusive forms of abuse in domestic relationships that cuts through all colors, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic classes.
Emotional abuse does not leave a physical mark. When seen through an isolated incident, the abuse can seem trivial and nonsensical.
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Dr. Harvey introduces you to a Norse tale called "East of the Sun, West of the Moon." This story introduces us to the theme of transformation - a theme that is both scary and exciting, and is a common in folktales to help us understand how we grow and change, and to teach the lesson that looks can be deceiving.
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Continuing with the triad theme, Dr. Harvey uses this lecture to explore the role of the masculine hero, comparing the actions, motifs, and quests of King Arthur and Winnie the Pooh as she shares "Merlin, Arthur, and the Two Swords" and "Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition to the North Pole." Through this lecture, Dr. Harvey defines the category of legends.
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Many fictional stories are an attempt to explain why things in the world are the way they are. Dr. Harvey shares several pourquoi tales from around the world, including Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump" from his "Just So Stories" published in India. She also shares an African-American tale "Why the Rabbit has Long Ears and a Short Tail" and the 1929 Norse story "Why the Sea is Salty."
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Well before his debut in Shrek, "Puss in Boots" was making a name for himself in the Panchatantra. Considered one of the most influential written records of oral folklore, this Indian collection of more than 700 animal fables and folk stories dates back more than 1700 years ago. Dr. Harvey shares a French version from 1697, as well as "Iron Heinrich" - or "The Frog Prince" - from Grimm.
51) Hugs
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It's very cold in winter and small animals are shivering. The elephant hugs each one to make them warm. But then the elephant is cold and the little animals come together to help warm him up. A tale of friendship and loyalty - and why they matter!
52) Yakety Yak
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When you hear the words yak or badger or bat, do you think of animals? Maybe you can imagine them, while they are yakking, badgering, or batting! Duck into this book's playful pages to explore action words that sound like animal names and the dictionary definitions that help explain them.
53) Dandelion Oldie
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No one is ever too old to play! Even an "oldie" can remember what it was like to be a kid. This fun story about a special dandelion song shows that it's always important to have fun, no matter how old you are!
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What will an umbrella do to see all the sights of Berlin? Tired of being left behind on sunny days, an adventurous umbrella flies through the sky to take a trip over the city of Berlin. As the umbrella discovers to be self-sufficient, young readers will learn the same for themselves.
55) Otter This World
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This book is turtle-y hilarious! Featuring all kinds of animals from ducks and dinosaurs to sheep and snails, kids won't be able to get enough of these seal-y jokes. Tons of real facts about animals ensure kids will be learning as they laugh.
56) The Magical Kite
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Two villages are separated by a mountain that no one dares to cross. But, one day, a brave young man sends a kite across the tall mountain, with a special message for whoever lives on the other side. With this sweet story, little ones will learn how a bit of magic can overcome even the tallest obstacles.
57) Wild Goose Chase
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What do you think of when you hear wild goose chase or raining cats and dogs? Do you imagine geese running in circles, or kittens and pups falling from the sky? Dive into this imaginative picture book to explore some funny animal phrases and the dictionary definitions that help explain them.
58) Silly To Say
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Did you know that the oldest riddle was written 4,000 years ago? That's a long time! This jolly joke book is full of riddles, limericks, and tongue twisters for kids to giggle their way through. Little jokesters will practice problem-solving skills and reading aloud as they run through ridiculous riddles and rhymes!
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Drew loves drawing more than anything else in the world! But when he visits an art museum, Drew gets discouraged about his own work. Friends around the neighborhood help him regain the confidence he needs to stop comparing himself to others, and be happy about where he is on his own journey!
60) Little Elf
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Get ready for Christmas with Little Elf! Search for hidden surprises in 8 festive scenes, while Little Elf prepares presents, has fun in the snow, makes Christmas cookies, and much more.
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