Good as Gold: Stories of Values from Around the World

by Barbara Baumgartner, Amanda Hall

Stories of values from around the world teach us to distinguish between good and evil and to recognize what is truly valuable Gold, the ultimate symbol of wealth and worth, has inspired many of the world's favorite tales. More than just a precious metal, gold can bring happiness to some, sadness to others. In this wonderful book, expert storyteller Barbara Baumgartner has brought together a range of stories about gold in all its guises. Each tale offers a piece of moral advice to guide the young reader to a fuller understanding of the story, while Amanda Hall's richly colored illustrations feature strands of gold that glow from every page.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 12, 2001

Reviews

[Joan]

We love the illustration and the unique stories included!

Jahz (6 yrs.): I love it! The illustrations are beautiful! My fave story is King Midas and the Golden Touch. It was amaaaazing!

[Paula]

This is a wonderful compilation book of fairy tales from around the world. I really loved them all.

[Lyn]

Quite nice retelling of traditional folk tales from various countries. Attractive illustrations.