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The Boy at the Dike: A Dutch Folktale
M J York, Laura Freeman
Hardcover (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2012)Readers learn how one child can make a difference when a young boy saves a village by plugging a hole in a dike with his finger.
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Beowulf in Portuguese and English Myths & Legends from Around the World
Henriette Barkow, Alan Down
Paperback (Mantra Lingua, )None
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Ashes for Gold: A Tale from Mexico
Elise Mills
Paperback (Mondo Pub, June 1, 1995)Tricked by a clever acquaintance, a poor Mexican still manages to turn ashes into gold.
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Beowulf in Somali and English
Alan Down
Paperback (Mantra Lingua, April 30, 2003)None
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Beowulf in Panjabi and English
Henriette Barkow, Alan Down
Paperback (Mantra Lingua Talking Pen, April 30, 2003)by Henriette Barkow illustrated by Alan Down Grendel, the most evil creature alive, is killing and devouring Hrothgar's bravest warriors. For twelve long years none can stop his evil ways until Beowulf, the strongest and mightiest Great warrior, arrives on the Danish shore and with his bare hands fights Grendel. All rejoice that peace has been restored at long last. But who is the creature living beneath the dark dank waters waiting for revenge?
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Issun Boshi: One-Inch Boy: A Japanese Folktale
Nadia Higgins, J. T. Morrow
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)Tiny but capable and adventurous young Issun Boshi goes to Japan's capital city of Kyoto, where he proves himself a valuable servant to kind Lord Sanjo and his daughter, Princess Sanjo.
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Fox Fables in Twi and English
Dawn Casey
Paperback (Mantra Lingua, Dec. 15, 2005)Book by Casey, Dawn
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Grandma's Saturday Soup
Sally Fraser, Derek Brazell, Wafa' Tarnowska
Paperback (Mantra Lingua/Tsai Fong, Jan. 1, 2005)Rare book
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Medio Pollito: Half-Chick: A Mexican Folktale
Amanda Stjohn, Sue Todd
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)Medio Pollito is born with only one eye, one wing, and one foot, and his eleven fellow hatchlings are happy to take care of him, but when he sets out on his own looking for fun he gets in trouble and learns the value of helping others. Includes notes.
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The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster and other Jewish Stories
Ann Jungman
Paperback (Lincoln Children's Books, Feb. 5, 2008)A Golem. a Chilli Champion. a Prince who thinks he's a Rooster? Find them all in this collection of traditional Jewish stories - lovingly treasured, retold and carried through countries as far apart as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia and Germany. The tales feature a cast of eccentric princes, sharp-witted scholars, flustered tailors and brave soldiers. Seasoned with wit, humour and magic, Ann Jungman's retellings of stories familiar to Jewish readers are sure to delight a new, wider readership.
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Greek Mythology
Simone Payment
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)Provides a brief history of Greek mythology, describes the gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines contained within it, and presents several myths.
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The Milkmaid: A Fable from Around the World
Ronan Keane
Hardcover (Rindle Books, July 15, 2015)Suzette is a happy carefree little girl who loves to help out and has a great imagination. One day, her trip to the market is more eventful than she'd expected. This classic tale from Europe teaches the importance of paying attention to what you're doing now while making plans and goals. Embark on a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from Around the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.
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