Cross your fingers, spit in your hat

Superstitions and Other Beliefs

Pages: 161
Published: 1974
Language: English

Explore a collection of fascinating superstitions covering various aspects of life, from love and marriage to money, health, travel, weather, and even death. This book delves into the intriguing beliefs and practices that have been passed down through generations, offering a glimpse into the cultural fabric of folklore.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Informative Whimsical

Folklore Juvenile

Authors

Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz began his career as a journalist, but, after the publication of his bestselling book A Twister of Twists, a Tangler of Tongues, he devoted himself to becoming a collector and arranger of folk wisdom, rhyme, and silliness. Schwartz is known for a body of work of more than two dozen books of folklore for young readers that explore everything from wordplay and humor to tales and legends of all kinds. Schwatz is best known for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series, whic...

Glen Rounds

Glen Rounds is the author behind A Subtreasury of American Humor, a collection that showcases his knack for finding the funny in everyday life. He's a writer who knows how to pick out the best of American wit and humor.