English

What the Rat Told Me $21.50

One day, the Great Emperor of Heaven invited all the animals to visit him on the Jade Mountain. Twelve animals came, and they became the twelve signs in the Chinese zodiac. But where was the cat? What really happened on that...

The Mermaid of Warsaw: And Other Tales from Poland $10.50

Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik's...

Amazons! Women Warriors of the World $26.95

Powerful women may be given short shrift in history books, but the world-???+-?-+s folklore is filled with tales of their heroic exploits. Durga the Demon-Slayer, Al-Datma of Egypt, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, are...

The Dragon Of Krakow and Other Polish Stories $11.50

Polish folk tales have a special character all their own, and some of the best stories have been gathered to create this sparkling collection. Among them are "The King Who Was Eaten by Mice," a cautionary tale from Gniezno,...

The Shadows that Rush Past: A Collection of Frightening Inuit Folktales $13.95

This book introduces young readers to some of the creepiest, scariest stories from Inuit mythology. These tales, told by critically acclaimed Inuit writer Rachel A. Qitsualik, bring to life four fearsome creatures: the...

Eyes on the Peacock's Tail $11.95

In the beginning, the peacock had no markings on its shimmering blue-green tail. The sun king's daughter sees this beautiful creature one day and promptly falls in love. Much against her father's wishes, she marries the...

Wrestling Mania $11.95

Big, burly Tarlochan is a champion wrestler, eager for some real challenge. So when he hears of Paramjit, reputed to be unbeatable, he sets off across the Sutlej river to take him on. The two begin their bout with gusto and...

The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales $16.99

The Buddha taught that life is like a dream, yet real. The ways in which we may fruitfully engage with this mystery are playfully explored in numerous tales from the folk traditions of countries including India, China, Japan...

Tools of Native Americans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Culture of the First Americans $22.95

Focusing on the inventive history of Native Americans-??from tools and technology to cultural achievements-??this exploration shows how the first Americans, facing varying climates and unconquered lands, found ways to...

The Neverending Story $11.95

A little girl wants a story that never ends. Grandmother starts off a chain story typical of folk tales the world over. The old man from Madikere comes to Bengaluru, the old man-???+-?-+s wife, her daughter, the...

Ming's Adventure with the Terracotta Army $19.95

When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother goes to see them at the museum. To remember this exciting event, Ming's mother buys him a little figurine of a General to keep in his room...