Why Include American Fairy Tales in Your Memoria Press Curriculum?

On today’s episode of Novel Thoughts we go back to analyze one of the first literature books that students are expected to read on their own! No more read-aloud books, it’s time to move on to _Animal Folk Tales of America_ . This book contains many famous stories told throughout American history, adapted by Caldecott Honor-winner Tony Palazzo. Legends in this text include Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, The Jumping Frog, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, Sweet Betsy, and others. Your student will explore magnificent landscapes and discover legendary deeds as they come to know and love these treasured tall-tales! You can get the book here! Thoughts&utm_campaign=19 So why do we include this book of North American fairy tales, folklore, and myths in our classical homeschool education? Join us in this episode as we unpack the specific elem