The Twelve Brothers: A Story of Seasons

Jack the Robber

This week's episode is a "Jack Tale" from the Appalacian mountains. I found this story in a book by Donald Davis [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/southern-jack-tales_donald-davis/448474/item/8844041/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=high_vol_midlist_standard_shopping_customer_acquisition_20381777654&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=666157863328&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzvC9BhADEiwAEhtlNxJf2sD1Y83wQkDvtOxOEXDehOjV9f5y-UUnPiSch4b6tKVbpaCIrBoCtwIQAvD_BwE#idiq=8844041&edition=4514266], a master storyteller and an old friend of Jack. Jack tales came to America from the United Kingdom and there are hundreds of variations. I hope you enjoy mine! Learn more about Jack's stories HERE [https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2016/04/jack-tales-not-just-beanstalks.html].

King of the Golden Mountain

This week's story is a lesser known Grimm's Tale. It has all the classic twists and turns--strange people in the woods, broken promises, enchanted castles, and invisible cloaks. Click the links to learn more about stories from the Brothers Grimm and the beautiful country of Germany! Germany: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/germany Brothers Grimm: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Brothers-Grimm Activities to explore more! https://annatyszka.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-grimm-brothers-activities-and.html

The Tiger's Bride

A folk tale from India that includes accidentally marrying a tiger and a daring rescue by three brother wetting their pants. This story was inspired by a tale I found in thisBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Tales-India-Bengal-Punjab-Tamil/dp/1452165912]. Learn more about India: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/india [https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/india] https://www.theflavorbender.com/sri-lankan-chicken-curry/ [https://www.theflavorbender.com/sri-lankan-chicken-curry/] https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/india [https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/india]

The Twelve Brothers: A Story of Seasons

This week's story is from the Czech Republic. It is a magical tale that reminds us of the importance of gratitude and enjoying every different season of life. I found the original story in Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve, by Catlin Matthews and Helen Cann. Information and activities to learn more about the Czech Republic: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Czech-Republic/345676 [https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Czech-Republic/345676] https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Czech%20Republic [https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country.php?country=Czech%20Republic] https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/czechia/ [https://aroundtheworldinhomeschooldays.com/czechia/] https://www.patreon.com/c/moreynolds/membership

Three Thundering Brothers

Enjoy this tale of three brothers in Scotland and their adventures to find their fortune, defeat a witch, and trick a few trolls. Learn about Scotland here: Activities: https://deliberatetravel.com/blog/2020/8/6/8-scotland-themed-activities-to-try-with-kids Fun Facts: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-scotland/ Get even more stories by becoming a Patreon member with Mo Reynolds [https://www.patreon.com/c/moreynolds]!