Legends of Earth, Air, Fire and Water

In this their second collection of tales the Hadleys have brought together stories about the life-giving elements from five continents. Their versions are short and accessible but shaped always with respect for the voice of the original teller. There is joy, wonder, fear, warnings and regrets -- all the traditional wisdom in fact of the cultures from which the stories came. A well-judged, thought-provoking introduction and some sensitively executed illustrations make this a particularly good volume for junior classes.