Rootabaga Stories

Rootabaga Stories: For People From 5 to 105 by Carl Sandburg || Illustrated by Maud & Miska Petersham || CLASSIC FOLK MYTHOLOGY AND FAIRY TALES || Historic Fables and Folklore Myths || Books of Myth, Fairy Tales, Folk Classics & More || Classic Mythical Tales For ALL-AGES & BACKGROUNDS 
Sandburg's whimsical tales, originally crafted for his daughters, transport readers to the fictional Rootabaga country. Classic Midwest blend of corn fairies, farms, trains, and skyscrapers. These fanciful stories celebrate the ordinary and extraordinary, where characters like Spink, Skabootch, and Swipes embark on delightful adventures. 

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Sandburg's love for folk ballads and nonsense verse infuses these tales with timeless magic, captivating readers of all ages.
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The Potato Face Blind Man, a minstrel in the Village of Liver-and-Onions, shares firsthand knowledge of these transformative tales, adding to their fantastical allure.