The Cow of No Color: Riddle Stories and Justice Tales from Around the World

I read the first half of a story every morning to my middle schoolers. I let them offer any "solutions" they think of, and they can ponder the story for the rest of the day. Then I read the ending of the story, where the problem is resolved, before they go home. This book gets across important life lessons in a very clever, non-preachy way. I've found it to be the perfect activity to start off our day, in the few minutes we have between the students' arrival and their first class. The stories are terrific, in a multi-cultural "folk tale" mode. You can read the additional commentary on the stories or skip it.

Book arrived in a timely manner and was in even better condition than expected! It looks like it’s hardly been used. Really pleased with this purchase and would absolutely buy from this seller again.

I read one of these stories occasionally to my students (grades 3-5) and they love them! They prompt so much thought and discussion, and the kids always ask for another story. I also brought it camping and read a few for discussion prompts around the campfire with family and they enjoyed it too. My own kids are 10 and 13, and they really enjoy them.I wish I could find more riddle story books like this. Similar books to this one are Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve by George Shannon, but I am always looking for more.

This book is a valuable addition to storytelling to school and community center populations. Having used it in the 1990's and reviving its use, I was very glad to be able to find it again.

This is an amazingly clever book. Highly recommend. Our children are fascinated by it.

Everything I expected. Good quality and prompt. Thank you.

Awesome lessons!

This book is great-the first time you read it. It's wonderful for the first time but you won't read it twice because the stories are riddles and once you know the answer it's boring. Just be prepared when you pay.