Bonnice, Sherry, 1956-

Children's folklore / by Sherry Bonnice. - Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest Publishers, c2003. - 101, [1] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. - North American folklore .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [102]) and index.

Why children like traditions : a sense of security -- Echoes of the past : yesterday's lessons -- Learning to be grownup : children's play -- Learning to get along with others : folklore that reinforces social skills -- Rights and rebellion : coping with the adult world -- Coping with the unknown : controlling the world with words -- Tomorrow's parents : linking the generations.

ISBN: 1590843290

LCCN: 2002154724

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Folklore and children.
Folklore--North America.
Children--Folklore.
Folklore.

LC Class. No.: GR475 / B66 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 398/.083