Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation

Uncle Remus returns to the quiet rhythm of the old plantation, where his voice has long carried the mischief of Brer Rabbit, the cleverness of Brer Fox, and the vibrant chatter of the cotton‑field folk. His tales, rendered in the sing‑song dialect of the South, blend humor with a keen observation of human folly, all while the page comes alive with full‑size illustrations that capture the bustling world of the stories. Listeners are invited into a tradition where every animal and every saying carries a lesson wrapped in laughter.

In this newest collection, Remus finds his audience shifting as a fragile, thoughtful grandson arrives, his delicate manners contrasting sharply with the boisterous boys of previous generations. The old storyteller watches the child’s quiet curiosity with a mix of affection and wonder, pondering how his age‑old tales might touch a mind so different from the ones that first heard them. The opening scenes set the stage for a gentle exploration of memory, change, and the enduring power of oral folklore.