Publisher's Synopsis
An anthology of stories from all over the world for children of all ages, compiled by the Federation of Children's Books Groups and whose publication will tie in with International Literacy Year and the Federation's project, Story Aid.;Stories from India, the West Indies, Africa, America, China, Japan and Australia, as well as from all over Europe, reflect the international appeal of this collection. Traditional folk tales and stories by such writers as Anita Desai, Virginia Hamilton and Alf Proysen illustrate the many cultures and traditions of the countries concerned.
