Mr. Goodhart tries to stop his rooster from crowing, since roosters are illegal in the town of Bean Blossom, but his noisy bird's behavior ends up saving the town.

When Rooster falls ill the farm animals are in a panic! Who is going to wake them up in the morning? Hen says she'll do it - but how? Everyone knows hens don't crow!

Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.

When Rooster falls ill the farm animals are in a panic! Who is going to wake them up in the morning? Hen says she'll do it - but how? Everyone knows hens don't crow!

The first complete encyclopaedia to feature the history and source of superstitions around the world. First published in 1947, this encyclopaedia presents over 2,300 superstitions and lists them either individually or collectively under clear headings. Discover the many superstitions that have existed throughout history in this fascinating volume.