Storytime Stretchers is an essential resource for teachers and storytellers looking to engage audiences of all ages with fun, high-energy activities.

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.

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

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.

Forty Fun Fables is a delightful collection of classic stories from Aesop and other cultures around the world. These short, witty tales use talking animals to share timeless wisdom and humor with children of all ages.

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.

When the Sun and the Wind have a competition to see who can make a man remove his coat, they discover that gentle warmth succeeds where brute force fails.

In The Baker's Dozen, a greedy baker in Colonial America learns a tough lesson after trying to cheat his customers. After a mysterious woman curses his shop, he discovers that being fair and kind is the real secret to success.

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.

When Anansí ignores his grandmother's warning, he finds himself in a funny and messy situation that explains why spiders have no hair today. This Story Cove picture book is perfect for young readers who love humor, colorful characters, and learning important life lessons.

After being teased and pushed out of a toy shop, Zigzag must stay hopeful and keep moving forward to find the one child who will love him just as he is. This heartwarming story features bright, quilted illustrations and teaches readers that being different is what makes us special.

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.

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.

When a chicken's joke about a lost feather is overheard and embellished by a series of animals, the gossip spreads like wildfire until the original story is completely unrecognizable.

In this humorous adaptation of a Japanese folktale, a young boy discovers the legendary Belly Button Beastie is real after ignoring his mother’s warnings about kicking off his blankets at night.

This comical noodle-head tale follows the siblings as they attempt to outwit a band of robbers and restore their family fortune before their parents return home.