A beautiful volume of 18 folktales and 8 fables written by award-winning Judi Lifton with 160 charming illustrations by Peg Asensio. *** The treasure trove of stories in this delightful anthology will tickle your funny bone, surprise you, and introduce you to a cast of unforgettable characters like Corny Portinga, Mr. Gizzard, Raspberry Rice, and Sassy Spudnut. A mix of adventures, fantasy, and a few fables full of talking animals will keep you turning the pages. Most of the stories feature lovable dogs, like Splash, Cheerio, Punkin, Frisbee, and Graham. There's so much happening in each story, you'll want to go back and read them over and over again. ~Gloria G. Adams, author, librarian, storyteller *** "Judi Lifton has written a collection of short stories sure to captivate and nourish the imaginations of young readers. Friendship, family, and animals abound in circumstances whimsical and challenging with happy endings and thoughtful lessons. Locations vary for these stories, yet all share a similar viewpoint of child-like wonder of the natural, and in some cases imaginary, world as well as determination in the face of obstacles. Judi's Folktales seems meant to be read while sitting in a tree, reading by flashlight in a tent, or preparing for bedtime on a snowy winter's night." - Janice Phelps Williams, author of Emmeline Grant and the Monstrous Beesh