Folk Tales & Fables

The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Czech-English) $18.45

The three billy goats need to cross the bridge to get to the fresh, green grass. But under the bridge lives a fierce and hungry Troll. The first goat tells the Troll to wait for his brother who is much bigger than him. The...

The Great Tug of War $10.50

When Mmutla the hare tricks Tlou the elephant and Kubu the hippo into having an epic tug-of-war, the whole grassland is soon laughing at their foolishness. But big animals don-???+-?-+t like to be laughed at - especially by...

The Emperor and the Nightingale $12.95

This version of Hans Christian Andersen tales, originally an oriental folktale re-told, is set in mid-19th century China. The text's illustrations present authentic details, from Manchu headdresses to the rose-madder walls...

Little One-Inch And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories $14.95

Ten favorite stories from Japan can be found in Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, including the wonderful title story that follows Little One-Inch on his exciting adventures. Also included are...

The Bachelor and the Bean : A Jewish Moroccan Folk Tale $12.95

When a grumpy old bachelor accidentally drops a bean down a well, he rouses an imp. In exchange for the lost bean, the imp offers a magic pot that - much to the bachelor's delight- produces food on command. A jealous old...

The Firekeeper's Son $8.99

In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he...

The Tiger and the Wise Man $9.99

When a Tiger plays a trick on a Wise Man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the Jackal help him, or is it another trick? This traditional Indian tale is...

The Hungry Clothes and Other Jewish Folktales $17.95

The stories we hear in childhood-??usually from parents and grandparents, teachers and caregivers-??teach us the values, faith, culture, and traditions of those we love most. They nourish our sense of wonder and curiosity...

The King with Horse's Ears and Other Irish Folktales $15.95

Storytelling is one of Ireland-???+-?-+s oldest and grandest traditions, and these vivid tales of far-off days will introduce young readers to the country-???+-?-+s irresistible folklore. Here are brave warriors with...

The Tale of La Llorona: A Mexican Folktale $8.95

AY-EEEE! A spooky howl pierces the dark night. Is it the wind? Or is it the ghost called La Llorona? La Llorona is said to haunt moonlit roads and riverbanks, crying for her lost children. Before she became a ghost, La...

The Magic Pomegranate: A Jewish Folktale $8.95

The contest has begun! Three brothers travel to different countries to find the most unusual gift. The oldest brother finds a looking glass that shows him places far away. The middle brother buys a flying carpet. And the...

The Peach Boy $9.95

This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, based on a tale from Japanese folklore. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. When Momotaro was found...

Tenzin's Deer $9.99

Meet Tenzin, a kindhearted boy who discovers a wounded musk deer high up in the hills. In this Tibetan tale, Tenzin nurses the deer back to health, and must learn the most important lesson of all: how to love enough to let...

Stories from the Silk Road $15.99

Journey along the ancient trade route between East and West. The seven intriguing tales in this collection each feature an important city along the Silk Road, and are filled with adventure and drama, as the merchants,...

Fiona's Luck $10.95

All the luck in Ireland is locked away, sealed with a spell by the greedy leprechaun king. Fiona, a woman of middling importance but uncommon wit, sets out to bring luck back to Ireland by besting the Leprechaun King in a...

Foxy: Finnish Folk Tales for Children $12.00

Foxy tells fables about the cunning fox that rings familiar to many adults. In renditions suitable for children between 5 and 12, Foxy presents these delightful tales in their Finnish versions, with illustrations that...

The Brothers' Promise $8.95

A retelling of the old Talmudic story about brothers caring for each other.

Bear, Finnish Folk Tales for Children $15.00

This is a collection of Finnish folk tales translated to English by Kaarina Brooks. The characters include old favorites such as Foxy, Rabbit, Wolf and, of course, Bear. The tales are wonderful for both children and adults...

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,...

The Blind Man & The Cripple (Vietnamese-English) $15.95

The two tales (The Blind Man and the Cripple, Orchard Village) in this book illustrate the value of virtuous behavior. Children will enjoy and appreciate the messages.