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Fairy Tales and Stories
This collection of fairy tales is from the Danish perspective of Hans Christian Andersen. It includes stories such as Thumbelina about a girl as tall as a thumb-joint, and The Little Mermaid who desires to marry a human prince. These are the original…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. Come adventure with Dorothy and her three friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, as they follow…
Peter Pan and Wendy
This fairy tale surrounds Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up and the world he lives in Neverland. It is born out the imagination of English fairy tales and Peter's friends are a fairy called Tinkerbell, other boys like him who refuse to grow up,…
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables, or the Aesopica, is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BC.
The Panchatantra
A collection of ancient tales from Kashmir, India. Learn about friendship, cooperation, and what happens when you jump to conclusions with the animal characters of these fables.
The Japanese Fairy Book
This children's book contains twenty-two fairy tales from Japan, retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki for an international audience. It provides children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Japan with fantastic creatures…
Egyptian tales: translated from the Papyri
Originally published in 1895, this book covers the Egyptian tales from the 4th to the 12th dynasties. It includes many full-page illustrations with short descriptions, and "Remarks" at the end of each chapter for more information on the story that…
Maori Lore: the Traditions of the Maori people, with the more important of their legends
This collection of folktales and legends of the Maori of New Zealand tells of chiefs and maidens as collected over a hundred years ago. There are stories about a pet whale, a dog, curses, and magicians. The interpreted traditions and stories can give…
The Thousand and One Nights
Well known stories such as "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp", "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", and "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor" and many others are included in this collection of folktales from the Middle East. Children can learn about Middle…
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales
Nobel Prize winning author W.B. Yeats provides a rich collection of Irish lore, fairy tales and songs that includes the likes of leprechauns, fairies, and the Banshee among others. This is the combination of two of his books, "Fairy and Folk Tales of…
Korean Fairy Tales
This book Includes eight fairy tales published in Korea from the late 1800s, such as "The King of Flowers," "The Magic Peach," and "The Mirror that Made Trouble."
The Unmannerly Tiger and Other Korean Tales
This book Includes 19 fairy tales published in Korea from the late 1800s, such as "The King of the Sparrows," "Tokgabi and His Pranks," and "The Great Stone Fire Eater."
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife
The Magic Apple
A timeless folktale from the Middle East that is wonderfully told by Rob Cleveland. The story tells the story of three brothers who embark on separate journeys to fulfill their father's dying wish for them to find happiness and riches.
Vietnamese Legends
Many of these stories reflect the fierce respect Vietnamese hold for honor. Filial and conjugal love, devotion to one's friends, are constant themes characteristic of the Vietnamese people. Particularly noteworthy is the author's success in retaining…
Pinnochio: the Adventures of A Marionette
This famous Italian classic follows the misadventures of Pinnochio, a living puppet made of wood, and his father Geppetto.
Homer's Odyssey
The Odyssey is one of two famous ancient Greek epic poems written by Homer. It is a sequel of sorts to the Iliad, the other work written by Homer. This poem is world-famous and majorly important to the modern Western canon, and is the second oldest…
How Leopard Got His Claws
A retelling by prizewinning author Chinua Achebe and John Iroganachi of a Nigerian myth from the oral tradition about a Leopard king and why he got his claws. Learn about East African myths and culture in this entertaining story.
Kneeling Carabao & Dancing Giants
Learn about the festivals, origin stories, and history of the Phillipines in this book with sparkling bamboo lanterns and parades of water-buffaloes.
Momentos Magicos: Magic Moments
Presented in equally vibrant English and Spanish, they include stories of the supernatural, such as the Mexican tale of La Llorona, the Wailing Woman; of animals and tricksters, such as the Mayan story of how Monkey tricked Crocodile; of strong…