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Written by Gianni Rodari

Illustrated by Matthew Forsythe

Translated by Jack Zipes

A collection of essays about fairy tales, folk tales, and their great advantages in teaching creative storytelling from the visionary Italian storyteller Gianni Rodari. Translated into English by acclaimed children’s literature historian Jack Zipes and illustrated for the first time ever by Matthew Forsythe, this edition is the ultimate guide for all teachers and creatives. “I hope this small book,” writes Rodari, “can be useful for all those people who believe it is necessary for the imagination to have a place in education; for all those who trust in the creativity of children; and for all those who know the liberating value of the word.”

ISBN: 978-1-59270-305-0

6” (W) x 9” (H) • 148 Pages • HCJ