A delicious assortment of folktales from Poland awaits you in this appealing collection. More than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales-exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humor. In addition, you'll find historical background; directions for traditional games, crafts, recipes; and color photographs that depict the people, the land, and the traditions of this fascinating country.

MICHAL MALINOWSKI, founder and director of the Storytelling museum in Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland (near Warsaw) and author of Tales of Bug, Narew and Wisla rivers, published in March 2007.

ANNE PELLOWSKI, a renowned storyteller and author, and former librarian from New York Public Library, has published such titles as The Story Vine, World of Children's Stories, Family Storytelling Handbook, and others. She performs and conducts storytelling workshops around the world.