The talking eggs a folktale from the american south

This is a lesson in humanity laced with humor and magic. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. The tale appears to have its roots in popular european fairy tales, probably brought to louisiana by french emigres. A folktale from the american south, 1990 caldecott honor book the talking eggs.

The talking eggs is an american south folktale that bring themes and character traits from cinderella into an unusual tale about two headed cows and dancing rabbits. Jul 21, 20 the talking eggs is a childrens story that i consider a classic. Blanche does all the work while her mother and older sister rose put on airs and treat her cruelly. When blanche meets an old woman with supernatural abilities, her life changes, and the discovery of a chicken house of talking eggs filled with treasures of gold, jewels, silver, and fine dresses changes it even more. The talking egg is adapted from a creole folktale orignally included in a collection of louisianna stories by the folklorist alcee fortier and published late in the nineteenth century. The talking eggs a folktale from the american south. I have read this book to numerous classrooms, and they all asked for it again and again. Bedenbaugh reading one of her favorite stories, the talking eggs retold by robert d. A southern folktale in which kind blanche, following the instruct. A southern folktale in which kind blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. Millison was nastytempered and cruel, while her younger sister blanche was sweet and cheerful. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide san souci, robert d and jerry.

The awardwinning storyteller, robert san souci, and celebrated artist, jerry pinkney, retell an old creole folktale from the american south in the talking eggs. Jerry pinkney a southern folktale in which kind blanche. Rose, the oldest sister, is rude, cruel, and demands to have her. The other daughter who was kind and quiet was forced to do all the housework. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. The widow favors the older sister and while she and rose hang out and dream of being wealthy society people, blanche does all the household chores. There is also information about illustrator jerry pinkney. View book info and cumulative award history for the talking eggs. One daughter was bratty and cruel but was dearly loved by her mother. Blanche is kind and giving, while rose is like her meanspirited mother. A creole folktale spread through the american south. The talking eggs the author of such delights as the christmas ark and the enchanted tapestry joins forces with illustrator pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the american south. It was one of my favourites as a child, and i encourage every childrens library to have a copy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. A folktale from the american south by pinkney, jerry, san souci, robert isbn. Pages in category folklore of the southern united states the following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. Illustrated by jerry pinkney souci, jerry pinkney on. Fiction this 1989 caldecott honor book retells a creole folktale about two sisters whose distinctly different personalities affect the outcome of their lives. She told blanche which talking eggs to take by what they said. It is no wonder that this picture book won numerous awards, including. Caldecott honor book, coretta scott king award honor book, american library association notable book, bookklist childrens editors choice, parents choice award, and american bookseller pick of the. Both sisters find out that their attitudes and actions yield just rewards. The talking egg is adapted from a creole folktale originally from louisiana.

Variations of the story, with cajun or gullah overtones, suggest that it was gradually spread. Sep 30, 2012 the talking eggs is a creole version of a southern folktale. Rose and blanche are two sisters that could not be more different. A southern folktale in which kind blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old. Mar 03, 2010 illustrated by jerry pinkney, written by robert d. One sister is cross and mean and the other is polite and obedient. San souci, jerry pinkney hardcover book, 32 pages see other available editions description the author of such delights as the christmas ark and the enchanted tapestry joins forces with illustrator pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the american south. To repay a kindness, a mysterious old woman leads blanche to her magical shack deep in the backwoods, where the chickens have rainbow colors, the twoheaded cow brays like a mule, and nattily dressed. A folktale from the american south is a 1989 childrens picture book by robert d. A lively retelling of a rather hardhearted creole version of a widely collected folktale. The author of such delights as the christmas ark and the enchanted tapestry joins forces with illustrator pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the american south. A folktale from the american south book cover the talking eggs. The talking eggs is a multicultural tale based upon a creole folktale.

Authors note for the talking eggs by robert san souci. The talking eggs fairy tale stories for kids t here was once a woman who had two daughters and their names were millison and blanche. Based on a creole folktale, the talking eggs is about a widow with two daughters named rose and blanche. It tells the story of two poor sisters who live on a farm with their widowed mother. It is an adaption of a creole folktale about a girl who is mistreated by her family, meets an old woman in the woods, and receives some eggs that contains treasures. The talking eggs is a childrens story that i consider a classic.