Books by Margaret Read MacDonald

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2.

Working with or without a native speaker, a storyteller can touch the minds and hearts of all listeners-even those with little or no English language skills.

Examining storytelling through the voices of the tellers themselves, this book looks at their lives and art as they discuss their reasons for telling, their uses of the stories, and the influence of their cultural heritage. It also includes brief introductions for each teller and one or two of their representative stories.