Sweet Land of Story: Thirty-Six American Tales to Tell
This special collection of American folktales travels all across the country—from Alaska’s icy tundra to Virginia’s soft green hills, from Louisiana’s steamy bayous to the wide‑open prairies of South Dakota. The author tells each story in his gentle, welcoming style, making every tale feel like it’s being shared around a cozy campfire.
Inside, readers will find all kinds of adventures. Some stories offer down‑to‑earth wisdom, like “Pulling the Rope.” Others are wonderfully silly or just spooky enough, like “The Haint that Roared” and “The Big, Smelly, Hairy Toe.”
Together, these tales show how different regions of the United States have their own traditions, beliefs, and ways of life—yet still share a common spirit of community. Through these stories, kids learn about fairness, responsibility, and what it means to be trustworthy, all while exploring the rich patchwork of American culture.
