Tibetan folktales

This collection of folktales provides readers with an extensive overview of the breadth of Tibetan culture, revealing the character of the region and its people as well as their traditional customs and values. This book: Offers more than 30 folktalessome of which have never before been published in Englishthat introduce readers to Tibetan cultural traditions and represent a full array of different folktale types ; Includes nine recipes for Tibetan dishes specifying alternative ingredients that can be substituted for hard-to-find original ingredients ; Supplies craft and game instructions that will enliven a grade school classroom and entertain young audiences as they learn about Tibetan culture and folklore.