Stories come from around the world, but they grow from the very earth upon which they are first told. Michael J. Caduto invites readers to listen while the Earth tells these stories through his lyrical retellings of tales such as "Hare Rescues the Sun" and "The Coming of Fire."

The flagship book in the "Keepers of the Earth" series is an environmental classic for teaching children to respect the Earth.

Learn how different cultures around the world set out to live in harmony with the natural world in this popular anthology, now in paperback. The seven folk tales are each followed by a hands-on activity that promotes green living and reinforces the eco-messages of the stories. Gold nautilus Book Award Winner.

A selection of traditional tales from various Indian peoples each accompanied by instructions for related activities dealing with aspects of the environment.

The Garden of Wisdom: Earth Tales from the Middle East is a unique anthology of traditional stories and folklore about the natural world and humankind; stories that reveal how nature is the root of a shared connection to the land that binds all peoples as one. The stories have been gathered from local communities in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine and retold for children in an original voice by author Michael J. Caduto. Children's artist Odelia Liphshiz, as well as several photographers from the Middle East ?Dr. Anton Khalilieh, Elad Topel and Dr. ELaine Solowey'have illuminated the children's stories. In recognition of the transformative role of these stories among individuals and communities, the National Storytelling Network has awarded The Garden of Wisdom the international Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling. Author and environmental educator Michael J. Caduto has written 20 published books, including several national best sellers. He is co-author (with Joseph Bruchac) of the award-winning Keepers of the Earth® series of books, and is author of Earth Tales from Around the World and A Guide on Environmental Values Education (UNESCO/UNEP). Artist Odelia Liphshiz has illustrated many children's books and works from her studio in Tel Aviv. The Garden of Wisdom emerged from the groundbreaking Middle East Exchange Program of the Quebec-Labrador Foundation (Ipswich, Massachusetts).

A collection of traditional tales and proverbs from over twenty countries or ethnic groups, touching upon both human and ecological themes such as environmental protection and the care of other creatures.

A guide for parents, outdoor educators, play rangers, forest school leaders and teachers, 'I Love My World' is full of practical ideas which can be used to rekindle the naturally playful spirit and develop a deep connection with nature from an early age.