The stories in this selection come from countries as different as Ireland, Australia and Japan. There are traditional folktales, such as Sohrab and Rustem, a Persian tale retold by Eileen Colwell in her own inimitable style; Humblepuppy, which gives the book its title, is a modern ghost story; Peter's mermaid is an amusing tale about a small boy who finds a baby mermaid. There are funny stories, sad stories, retellings of myths and folktales and also several poems.

Discusses the values of telling stories to young adults and provides a guide for appropriate tales to be used.

An anthology of nursery tales and rhymes, nonsense verse, poetry, folklore, mythology epics, fiction, and non-fiction from a variety of sources.

"Explore the art of storytelling with master storyteller Bob Barton. This comprehensive guide offers practical approaches to all forms of story including folktales, poems and novels" Cf. Our choice, 2001.

Annotated list of superior children's books in preschool, primary, middle years, and young adolescent age groups.