Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from Around the World by Lari Don & Francesca Greenwood

Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from Around the World, written by Lari Don and illustrated by Francesca Greenwood, is a collection of thirteen folktales in a wide range of time and place. While the language is a little flat, for the most part I found it an enjoyable read. And it’s yet another alternative to all those princess-rescued-by-the-boy-hero that used to be the norm.

The cultures/regions included are:



China
Sumeria
France
Greece
Cameroon
Native American
Venezuela
Scandinavia
Japan
Scotland
India
Russia



The tales are relatively short, ranging from six to twelve pages, with most in the 6-8 range. They therefore move al... Read More