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Peikko, the Foolish Ogre: Finnish Folk Tales for Children $15.00

Peikko tells the stories about a giant ogre who constantly challenges his neighbor Matti to various contests, but with little success. These folk tales recall familiar characters and situations. Just as she did in Foxy,...

Celtic Fairy Tales $15.95

26 enchanting stories assembled from Welsh, Scottish and Irish sources, including "King O-???+-?-+Toole and His Goose," "The Lad with the Goat Skin, "The Sea Maiden," more with illustrations from their original editions. 37...

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...

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...