Father and Daughter Tales (An Abbeville Anthology)
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789203928 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All about Fathers (and their Daughters) I disagree with the other reviewer. This is a book about what fathers are and can do for their daughters. It is not meant to be idealistic portraits of relationships, nor is it intended to focus on mothers as strong figures.These are thoughtful stories with extraordinary illustrations, including imaginative bordered pages.A lovely gift for a father to give his daughter.. Great Idea A Customer The idea is great of having father and daughter tales but to many of these stories focus on the evil step-mother and the young woman rescued by a wealthy man, who takes her away. I was hoping for stronger stories of the relationship between a father and daughter. I was also hoping for stronger female characters.. "As a daughter" according to S. Hughes. I remember this book being read to me when I was younger. It has wonderful illustrations and is very involving. It's a book of compiled fairy/folk-tales I don't think you can really expect strong female characters and women that can survive in the world entirely independently, that's not the culture of fairy-talesAnd children don't really care about that until they grow up and start doing literature degrees (like me), it's the storytelling that matters and this book is full of wonderful stories. A really good present
The girls in these stories face challenges of every kind, learning to rely on their own courage, honesty, and quick wits. Explore the unique bond between fathers and daughters in this collection of folk tales from many world cultures. Fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and father-in-laws serve as their role models, helping them learn to thrive in a world full of complicated choices. This is a book for fathers and daughters and families of today to share and treasure.. We listen, captivated, and we learn from the collective wisdom of many generations. In this anthology you'll find some familiar figures -- Beauty and the Beast from France, the Frog Prince from Germany, and Scheherazade from Arabia's A Thousand and One Nights -- as well as many intriguing new characters haling from cultures around the world.With gorgeous watercolor illustrations on every page, this book is perfect for reading aloud to young children, or for older children to read independently. Father and Daughter Tales explores such timeless issues as independence, love, and kindness. The author provides a section exploring the stories' most important themes to guide adults as they read and discuss the tales with their children.Listen to this ancient tale, the story-teller entreats us
About the Author Josephine Evetts-Secker has taught English Literature at the University of Calgary, Canada. . A practising Jungian analyst, she has made a study of the feminine in folk and fairy tale from a literary and a psychological perspective for many years. Helen lives in Hove, West Sussex.about the narrator: Bill Nighy is an English actor and comedian. She has illustrated many Barefoot Books titles including Little Leap Forward. Josephine also retold The Barefoot Book of Mother & Daughter Tales. About the artist: Helen Cann works as an illustrator and artist, exhibiting in several European countries
Josephine Evetts-Secker has taught English Literature at the University of Calgary, Canada. . A practising Jungian analyst, she has made a study of the feminine in folk and fairy tale from a literary and a psychological perspective for many years. About the artist: Helen Cann works as an illustrator and artist, exhibiting in several European countries. Helen liv