Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore

"Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore" by Elsie Spicer Eells transports readers to the vivid world of Brazilian folklore through a collection of captivating tales. Written in the early 20th century and best suited for young readers, the book is full of enchanting stories that reveal the how and why of different animals and aspects of nature. The collection starts with Theresa, a talented storyteller who shares stories in her Brazilian garden. Readers are quickly introduced to the story about a world where the sun never sets and the Great Sea Serpent's daughter wants night so three slaves are sent to capture the shadows, but instead, they accidentally release the night, changing everything. Readers will find many fascinating, morality-based stories that are not only entertaining but give an understanding into Brazilian culture.