The Snake's Tales Author:Marguerite Davol In this folktale, Beno and his sister Allita live in a time before there were stories. One day, they meet a snake who promises to tell them stories in exchange for the berries they've picked. He tells them how the stars were once bees, and what makes a rose smell sweet; he tells stories about what makes the sky blue, and why frogs croak. The c... more »hildren tell their parents about stories, and about the snake's tales. Like a snake that sheds its skin, this family's life cines alive with color as they learn the value of storytelling.« less