Fairy Tales from Brazil by Elsie Spicer Eells

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  • Fairy Tales from Brazil by Elsie Spicer Eells is a collection of Brazilian folktales filled with magic, adventure, and moral lessons. Inspired by Indigenous, African, and Portuguese traditions, the stories feature enchanted creatures, clever heroes, and supernatural events. Tales like How Night Came, The Jabuti That Cheated the Man, and The Adventures of a Tortoise showcase Brazil’s rich storytelling heritage. Themes of kindness, wit, and justice prevail, as characters outsmart foes and overcome challenges. Eells preserves the oral tradition with vivid, engaging prose, making the book a delightful read for all ages. These tales offer a fascinating glimpse into Brazil’s diverse cultural folklore and imaginative spirit. - Summary by Dream AudioBooks
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Episodes
  • How the Brazilian Beetles got their brilliant coats

    How the Brazilian Beetles got their brilliant coats
    Nov 18 2023
    8 mins
  • Why the Sea Moans

    Why the Sea Moans
    Nov 18 2023
    14 mins
  • How the pigeon became a tame bird

    How the pigeon became a tame bird
    Nov 18 2023
    9 mins

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