Folklore
Creating stories is an important part of the human experience. The oldest of stories, folklore, or traditional literature includes nursery rhymes, folktales, myths, epics, legends, fables, songs, and ballads that have been passed down over time. Today, when we think of stories, we usually think of books that are created by an author and written down. However, long ago, stories were told aloud and each time a teller told the tale it was revised. Many of these tales have survived over time and have eventually found their way into books. Many of these books are books that are shared with children and these tales have taken on a wide variety of cultural traditions. One fable that I recently read is Town Mouse Country Mouse by Jan Brett. This classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes on a new twist by the talented Jan Brett. In this tale, two mice couples are introduced, who are eager to get away from their everyday lives. They agree to swap homes and delve into unex...