A journey through the wonderful nature. 50 fairy tales, fables, and legends from all over the world tell stories of animals and plants, of wind and weather, of mountains and seas, of the sun, moon, and stars, and of people who live with and from nature. Stories from near and far bring cultural diversity into the children's room and spark interest in distant lands and unfamiliar ways of life. A treasure trove of stories to browse and marvel at for both young and old! The 50 stories on the theme of "nature" captivate not only children but also the adult storyteller thanks to the high-quality illustrations. The tales, fables, and folk stories from around the world provide countless opportunities for conversation about familiar and foreign cultures, as well as native and exotic animals and plants, making reading aloud a shared experience for everyone! This reading book combines well-known tales from one's own homeland with stories from faraway lands, thus giving preschool children an initial understanding of other cultures and habitats. Uniquely presented, the stories are illustrated by Hannah Bess Ross. Her numerous artistic images make this book a visual delight and a family book that children and parents alike will enjoy reaching for time and again.