Pleasant DeSpain

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  • Bibliography:
    23 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    June 1994
  • Latest Book:
    July 2016
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Full Series List in Order

Books of Nine Lives

2 - Volume Two: Tales of Nonsense & Tomfoolery (Dec-2005)
3 - Tales of Wisdom and Justice (Dec-2005)
5 - Volume Five: Tales of Holidays (Dec-2005)
6 - Volume Six: Tales of Insects (Dec-2005)

Book List in Order: 23 titles

  • Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World

  • Tales of Tricksters

    Trickster is a marvelous, mischievous, and energetic character found in various disguises in folktales from all around the world. Tricksters do things that are both foolish and wise, often at the same time. Best of all, a trickster's adventures can...

  • Tales to Frighten and Delight

    "Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And no wonder-hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing scary story allows us ...

  • Tales of Cats

    "Anyone, child or adult, who has an interest in folklore will find these stories charming." -Top of Texas Reviews

  • Eleven Nature Tales

    In this new millennium, we are faced with a critical question: are we willing to work together to ensure the survival of the planet as well as each other? In his fifth collection of tellable folktales and his third collaboration with illustrator Joe ...

  • Tales of Wisdom and Justice

    Books of Nine Lives - 3

    From the Books of Nine Lives series by award-winning author, Pleasant DeSpain.

    The people of every culture and country tell tales of wisdom and justice. Wisdom tales remind us...

  • Volume Five: Tales of Holidays

    Books of Nine Lives - 5

    These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and other parts of the world.

  • Volume Six: Tales of Insects

    Books of Nine Lives - 6

    From the Books of Nine Lives series by award-winning author, Pleasant DeSpain.

    Volume Two: Tales of Nonsense & Tomfoolery

    Books of Nine Lives - 2

    Ten stories from Russia, Ethiopia, Switzerland, China, Norway, India, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. Folktales are among the most resilient types of lore one generation passes to another. Tales we tell today whether they are cautionary, humo...



  • Dancing Turtle

    Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a hunter who brings her home for turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her ow...

  • Eleven Turtle Tales

    Multicultural adventure tales from around the world.

    Turtle caries the world on her back. The story has been told by different cultures around the world for centuries. The image is rich with symbolism. Turtle, like Mother Nature, is ...

  • Emerald Lizard

    Bank Street College: Best Children's Books of the Year & Parent's Guide to Children's Media Young Adults' Choice Award

  • Multicultural Tales to Tell

    People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its...

  • Strongheart Jack and the Beanstalk

    Love is stronger than might, stronger than fear. Keep your heart as strong as your sword, and right will triumph. Following this instruction, Jack the lad becomes Jack the strong of heart, embracing his father's silver sword as he sets forth. In Plea...

  • Sweet Land of Story

    Thirty-six true, tall, and traditional tales, primarily from the nineteenth century or earlier, selected by a professional storyteller and divided by the region of the United States from which they originated....

  • Tales of Heroes

    Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.

    What does it take to be a hero? Massive strength? Incredible height Infinite...

  • Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell

    People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its...

  • Tales of Nonsense and Tomfoolery

    Vol. II: Ten stories from Russia, Ethiopia, Switzerland, China, Norway, India, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. Folktales are among the most resilient types of lore one generation passes to another. Tales we tell today whether they are caution...

  • The Magic Pot: Story Cove

    The Magic Pot is a folktale from China about a hardworking woodcutter and his wife. The story, retold by Pleasant DeSpain, describes how the poor woodcutter stumbles upon a magic pot lying by the side of the road. It''s a beautiful pot that could be ...



  • Tales of Enchantment

    "One story always leads to the next," says DeSpain in his preface. And he should know. For nearly a generation and a half, DeSpain has been traversing the country telling stories to teachers, librarians, and especially to children of all ages. Nine o...

  • Tales of Holidays

    "These nine short folktales feature stories about traditional holidays celebrated from Czechoslovakia, Russia, France, the United States, and other parts of the world.Holy days, or holidays, are celebrated by cultures from around the globe. These are...

  • Tales of Insects

    "From the Books of Nine Lives series by award-winning author, Pleasant DeSpain.Insects have always been a part of the human existence. Whether they''ve annoyed us with buzzing, bites, or stings, or fascinated us with their complexities, we have notic...

  • Tales to Tell from Around the World

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Pleasant DeSpain has published 23 books.

Pleasant DeSpain does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Tales of Insects, was published in July 2016.

The first book by Pleasant DeSpain, Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World, was published in June 1994.

Yes. Pleasant DeSpain has 1 series.
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