Robert D. San Souci - The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South

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by rcoaxum12

A wonderful tale full of magic and benevolence.

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Jun 22, 2008
Pros: Beautiful illustrations and fantastic moral.
Cons: The old woman taking off her head may scare children

Summary: “The Talking Eggs” is a very lovable yet surreal tale about an innocent little girl named Blanche who overcomes greed and cruelty by helping an elderly woman who may not be who she seems in Robert San Souci’s version of this famous Creole ... read more
by Redlass

These eggs have a wonderful tale to tell

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May 13, 2004
Pros: Great folktale with all the traditional elements.
Cons: None.

Summary: I never tire of fairy and folk tales. It doesn't matter how familiar the elements are or how predictable the events, there is still something about them that touches a place in the soul. Perhaps it is because they lack purity. I know of no tale that ... read more
by stacyb

Creole Folktale

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Feb 3, 2001
Pros: Beautifully illustrated
Cons: none

Summary: This beautifully illustrated book derives from a collection of Louisiana stories published late in the nineteenth century. It has a lot of Cajun dialect but easy to understand. The story begins with a family consisting of a mother and her two ... read more
by Moonlight1014

The Talking Eggs

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Aug 25, 2000
Pros: good moral lesson
Cons: none

Summary: "The Talking Eggs" is a favorite that I read to my third grade class. It is written in a way that captures the interest of students as they wait to hear what the two sisters in the story do, at separate encounters with the 'talking eggs'. The ... read more

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