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Fox Fables
Dawn Casey, Jago
Paperback (Mantra Lingua, Dec. 15, 2005)A perfect introduction to traditional fables. In the first clever fable, Fox invites Crane to tea but gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any food. When it is Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the second Chinese fable, King of the Jungle, Tiger thinks he is the king of the jungle but can Fox fool him to save his own skin?
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Beauty and the Beast – And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places
Amelia Carruthers
Paperback (Pook Press, March 3, 2015)'Beauty and the Beast – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Beauty and the Beast' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the dark tale of 'Beauty and the Beast'. It encompasses Leprince de Beaumont's 'La Belle et La Bête', the ancient Roman story of 'Cupid and Psyche', 'The Enchanted Tsarévich' from Russia and the tale of 'Zelinda and the Monster' from Italy. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath and diversity involved in classic fairy tales. It focuses on the unusual phenomenon that the same tales, with only minor variations, appear again and again in different cultures – across time and geographical space. Traditionally told as short stories for children, and for adults too, these popular fairy tales will be sure to delight both young and old. Beautifully illustrated, these story books combine the best story-telling, with the best art-work, in order that the two may be fully appreciated.
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Fistful of Pearls and Other Tales from Iraq
Elizabeth Laird, Shelley Fowles
Hardcover (Lincoln Children's Books, Sept. 1, 2008)Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians ? the folk tales of Iraq teem with otherworldly creatures, magic and earthy humour. Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird has gathered together the very best Iraqi stories during her time in the Middle East ? stories ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house inside which lurks a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched and elegantly retold, the stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today's news headlines.
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4 Tales of Persistence & Grit
Lari Don, Liz Flanagan, Mary Finch, Melaine Williamson, Valeria Docampo
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Aug. 20, 2019)Celebrate perseverance and courage and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil feature simple, exciting plots and immersive, full-color illustrations to capture the interest of emerging readers. Books also available individually.
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4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit
Fran Parnell, Lari Don, Liz Flanagan, Sophie Fatus, Melanie Williamson
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Aug. 20, 2019)Celebrate ingenuity and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Cambodia, Korea, Italy and Mexico feature exciting plots; complex language; and immersive, full-color illustrations to keep growing readers challenged and engaged. Books also available individually.
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Tales of Justice
Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, Steck-Vaughn Company
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1990)A collection of eight folktales in which justice is depicted
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The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Folktale
Amanda Stjohn, Durga Yael Bernhard
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)Jumping Mouse unselfishly uses the magic he had been given to help others that he meets on his journey to a far-off land, in a retelling of the legend of the Native Americans of the Northern Plains
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Traditional Tales from Ancient Greece
Victoria Parker, Philip Ardagh, Virginia Gray
Library Binding (Thameside Pr, July 1, 2000)A collection of myths relating the exploits and adventures of the gods and heroes of ancient Greece.
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Ghaddar the Ghoul and Other Palestinian Stories
Sonia Nimr, Hannah Shaw
Hardcover (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Feb. 4, 2008)Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul become a vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? And what’s a king to do when a princess refuses to marry him? The answers are found in this engaging compilation of Palestinian folk tales, cleverly retold by Sonia Nimr. The charismatic women, genial tricksters, mischievous animals, and other colorful characters who appear in the stories are imbued with a wry sense of humor, delighting readers young and old alike. Hannah Shaw’s deft illustrations are the perfect complement to Nimr’s upbeat storytelling.
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The Tree of Life
Charlotte Guillain
Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 9, 2014)Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of looking after nature and the dangers of being too greedy.
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Er-Lang and the Suns: A Tale from China
Tony Guo, Euphine Cheung, Karl Edwards
Paperback (Mondo Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)Powerful Er-lang saves the people from the burning heat of the suns and helps create the very first night
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The Empty Pot: A Chinese Folk Tale
Charlotte Guillain
Hardcover (Raintree, )Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.
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