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The Giant Caterpillar (A Folktale from the Ivory Coast, retold by Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This video is a retelling of “The Giant Caterpillar” a folktale from the Ivory Coast of West Africa. This story is told by Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss. You can visit his website at http://www.NatureStory.com

 

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Sir Gwain and Lady Ragnell (A Folktale from England, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This retelling of an Arthurian Legend recounts how Sir Gwain faced a challenge from the Green Knight and learned the truth about “what women really want.” This story is retold by Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss. You can learn more about Kevin at http://www.NatureStory.com

 

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Aunt Misery (Tia Miseria, A Folktale from Puerto Rico, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss

This retelling of a folktale from Puerto Rico recounts the story of an old woman who tricks both the neighborhood children and Death himself. Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss tells this story. Learn more about Kevin at http://www.NatureStory.com

 

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The Four Amazing Sisters (A Folktale From England, retold by Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This is a retelling of the English folktale “The Four Amazing Brothers” in a version where the main characters are all women. Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss retells this story. You can learn more about Kevin’s storytelling at http://www.naturestory.com

 

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Washing the Elephant (A Folktales from Myanmar/Burma, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This is a retelling of the Burmese folktale “Washing the Elephant” Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss retells this story. You can learn more about Kevin’s storytelling at http://www.naturestory.com

 

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Brave Martha and the Dragon (A Folktale from France, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This retelling of a French Folktale tells the story of Brave Martha and how she defeated a dragon in Medieval France. The story is retold by Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss. You can learn more about Kevin’s storytelling at http://www.NatureStory.com

 

Tiger and Jackal (A Folktale from Pakistan, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This folktale from Pakistan tells about a wife who had the cleverness to outwit a tiger and save her family’s livestock. Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss tells this story. You can learn more about Kevin’s storytelling at http://www.NatureStory.com   … Continue reading

Unanana and the Elephant (A Zulu Folktale from South Africa, retold by Minnesota Storyteller Kevin Strauss)

This Zulu folktale tells about a woman who must use all of her skills to find and defeat an elephant to has swallowed her children. Professional Storyteller Kevin Strauss tells this story. You can learn more about Kevin’s storytelling at … Continue reading