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In this story based on "The Little Red Hen, " a little black crow asks his animal friends to help with the planting of some corn seed.

Presents illustrated retellings of fourteen classic fairy tales including "Cinderella," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Frog Prince," and "Rumpelstiltskin."

This collection of Icelandic fairy tales and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. These stories of trolls, magic, Hidden People, and creatures from the sea were passed down from generation to generation, told on cold winter nights in front of the fire before being written down a hundred years ago. The stories are brought together here and updated, so now you can read about trolls that wandered throughout Iceland, the race of Hidden People with...

The drive to pass down stories from generation to generation is a trait that cultures across the world have in common. Some of these fascinating stories are called folktales, and many are still beloved hundreds of years after they were first told. Readers will learn the characteristics that folktales across cultures share. They'll discover that fables, fairy tales, and tall tales all fall within this category, and they'll learn famous examples of...

Contains retellings of eleven classic Grimm's fairy tales, including "Rapunzel," "Cinderella," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "The Brave Little Tailor."

A collection of thirteen myths and legends of the Philippines concerning mosquitoes, giants, the wind and the rain, and the goddess Alunsina, along with other traditional tales

This enchanting book delves into the history of folktales, or stories made up by peoples around the world to teach important values to their children. Traditional folktales from a variety of Native American communities and distant countries such as India and Botswana are all presented to show the commonalities shared by such diverse cultures in their classic stories. Artwork and paintings illustrate the tales, while textboxes explain important terms...

Presents eighteen stories from North and South America and from the islands of the Pacific, including "Nanook, the White Bear," "The Legend of Johnny Appleseed," "How the Moon Was Made," and "The Great Shark God."