Books in Folk Tales of the World series

After laughing at a bear, a farmer must do some thinking in order to keep from losing his cow and his hens.

Unable to stand his overcrowded and noisy home any longer, a poor man goes to the Rabbi for advice

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This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumor or follow a crowd.

A greedy traveler robs an old couple of their magic handmill, which produces an endless supply of pancakes and pies, but the wicked rascal may not be able to enjoy his booty for long

A story from China showing how the quail retrieved her egg. The quail has to approach the mason, the fire, the elephant, the pig and others before she finally approaches the cat who immediately chases the mouse and causes a chain reaction back to the mason who cuts the rock and frees the egg.

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Brer Anansi uses a boat race with Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear as an opportunity to perform his unusual mischief

Chapters include: "A Small Treasury of Alpine Pleasures * The Intermingling of Proud Styles * A Steadfastly Preserved Cuisine * Pastoral Themes, Turkish Touches * An Exploration of the Exotic.

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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.