I Carry My Fairy Tale Homeland Like an Apple in My Pocket contains engaging folktales that were compiled by Petre Ispirescu (1830-1887) -- the Romanian counterpart of the Grimm Brothers. These folktales are touching stories of marriage between princes and poor girls, unappreciated heroes, trials and triumphs, but above all, the human spirit rising above hardship and adversity. Mesmerizing children and adults alike, these enchanting tales of talking snakes, magical horses, potions and spells, will carry the reader to an exotic never never land.

Ella Veres, the translator of these charming tales, is a writer/performer/artist currently residing on the East Coast. She has written many plays, short stories, poems and novels, all available at www.amazon.com.

Sarah L. Guarino is a graphic designer who hopes that her drawings will transport you to the magical lands of these timeless Romanian folktales. Her illustrations combine thorough research with delicate fantasy. "This project was an education into the heart of the Romanian people. They seem to be a people who always have hope for better in the midst of very harsh circumstances."

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