I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño

Velázquez (or Velásquez), Diego
Read a brief biography of Spanish painter Diego Rodriguez de Silva Velázquez and view some of his paintings, including a portrait of his friend and servant, Juan de Pareja, the title character of Elizabeth Borton de Trevino’s book.

The Firebringer and Other Great Stories: Fifty-five Legends that Live Forever by Louis Untermeyer

Myths and Fables from Around the World
This site offers a selection of myths and fables from many cultures, including Native American, African, Japanese, and Indian.

Plays Children Love, Volume II: A Treasury of Contemporary and Classic Plays for Children edited by Coleman A. Jennings and Aurand Harris

Children’s Creative Theater
Take a crash course on theater at this site, which offers a history lesson, a list of theater terms and their definitions, and a host of activities designed to help young actors sharpen their stage skills.

East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Nancy Willard

Storytelling in the Classroom: Retelling Folktales
East of the Sun and West of the Moon is a traditional Norwegian folktale that Nancy Willard retells as a play. Visit this Web site to learn how to retell a folktale. Here you will learn much about the art of storytelling, including where to find folktales to tell and how to use nonverbal communication in your retelling.