A Japanese story about a strong little boy and the adventures he has with his animal friends.

African-American Folktales is a lively collection of over 30 traditional stories designed to engage and entertain young readers.

The Well of Truth is a funny Egyptian folktale about three friends—Goat, Rooster, and Donkey—who decide to start a farm together. When their clover field is suddenly destroyed, Donkey tries to hide a greedy secret.

In Sweet Tamales for Purim, a young girl and her friend Luis plan a festive Purim celebration in their Old West town until a hungry goat eats all the traditional pastries.

In this engaging Swedish folktale, a hardworking farmer and his wife must use their wits to save their land from a greedy, mean-spirited ogre.

In this charming Chinese folktale, a hardworking woodcutter discovers a magical pot that duplicates everything placed inside it. While he and his wife are initially overjoyed by their sudden wealth, they soon realize that doubling their possessions can also double their troubles.

Discover the transformative power of Kindness Tales: World Folktales to Talk About, a captivating collection of over 40 folktales from global oral traditions. Award-winning author Margaret Read MacDonald curates these stories to show how simple acts of sharing and caring can make the world a gentler, safer place.

When Juan Bobo thinks his pig wants to go to church, he dresses the animal in his mother’s best clothes and sparkling jewelry.

When a surprise visit from a Spanish Viceroy sends a monastery kitchen into a panic, a young boy named Carlos accidentally helps create a culinary masterpiece.

This engaging children's book follows the barber’s journey from poverty to prosperity as he turns a scary encounter into a clever solution for his family. Perfect for young readers, the story features vibrant illustrations and a timeless message about the power of resourcefulness.

Discover the magic of sound in The First Music, a whimsical African folktale where a group of jungle animals realizes their individual noises are actually beautiful music. This heartwarming story follows the animals as they join together in a rhythmic "jam session," teaching children that everyone has a unique song inside them.

The Dancing Turtle is a vibrant children's picture book that retells a classic indigenous Brazilian folktale about a music-loving turtle captured by a hunter. To escape becoming turtle stew, the clever protagonist must use her wit and the help of the hunter's children to find her way back to the rainforest.

In Anansí Goes to Lunch, the greedy spider Anansí thinks he is clever when he accepts three different lunch invitations for the same day. He ties a rope around his waist and asks each friend to tug it when the food is ready, but a huge surprise awaits him when all three meals are served at once.

In Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner, the clever but selfish spider Anansí tries to trick his friend Turtle to avoid sharing a delicious meal. However, Turtle soon comes up with a smart plan of his own to teach the trickster a funny lesson about being a good host.

In Anansí and the Tug O' War, the clever spider Anansí uses his quick wits to teach the giant Elephant and the massive Whale a lesson about respect. By challenging them both to a tug-of-war, he tricks the two large animals into pulling against each other while he watches the fun.

This beautifully illustrated Italian folktale teaches children that the best gifts are often the most helpful ones, rather than the most expensive. It is a funny and heartwarming story perfect for young readers who love adventure, history, and cats.

Follow three clever pigs as they try to outsmart a tricky red fox in the beautiful mountains. This award-winning book is perfect for children who love folktales and stories about being brave.

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A group of farm animals dresses up for a fancy party at a neighbor's house. When dinner looks like just plain cornbread, a grumpy Rooster leaves early and misses a delicious surprise hidden inside.

This fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast shows that being kind is more important than how someone looks.

Through unhurried and wise animal characters, these adventure tales illustrate natural phenomena and timeless moral lessons for readers of all ages.

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This timeless story from India is about a poor boy's dream of having his own drum. His mother is...