Creation: Read-Aloud Stories from Many Lands Book

A collection of fables about creation, light and dark, and the origin of animals, this book reveals answers to questions that have been asked since time begin. Why is the sun only out during the day? Where do the stars come from? Why do snakes not have legs? Why are rabbits always timid and nervous? Where did we come from? How was the Earth formed? Stories from Greece, China, North America, Australia, Kenya, Ghana, and more reveal the legends that attempted to answer these questions. Short versions of these myths are presented in a fun, colorful way. The power and decisiveness of the gods of the world is a common theme throughout. Many of the myths include personification that brings to life aspects of nature we admire. Take a new look at the world around you as you read these stories of creation from around the world.