Books in Round the World Folk Tales series

A compilation of Egyptian folklore, including "The Murder of Osiris," "King Solomon and the Burning Sun," and "The First Light."

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Includes "A Holy Cat," "Two Sisters," "Chameleon and Hare," "Ata-okolo-inona," "The Kid Goat," "The Severed Head," "Nogwaja," and "Ghosts"

Because a young man will not pass on the stories he is told by an old servant, the spirits of the stories plan a spiteful revenge for the young man on his wedding day.

Not even a fierce dragon can deter clever Tobias from succeeding in his search for his fortune

A collection of eight traditional tales from the Caribbean includes "Why Tortoise Doesn't Fly," "Anancy Gets Common Sense," and "Bro Nancy and Bro Death."

Feraj has taken a lute he believes holds secrets of wealth, but his greed and impatience keep him from discovering these secrets.

A collection of eight traditional tales from India includes "The Buddha and Death," "Shiva Goes Fishing," and "How Ganga Came Down To Earth"

Retells seven tales of the Indians of Central and South America, with information about each tale's meaning and origin

Includes "Raven, the Beginning of Earth," "Coyote, the Creation of People," "Thunder, Thunderbird," "Why Wolves Chase Deer," and other stories

Includes "Circe," "Midas and His Golden Touch," "A Duel of Tunes," Arachne," and "Orpheus"