Books published by publisher Short Tales

Beauty isn't everything, as Medusa learns. Find out how the goddess Athena teaches this lesson in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.

Retells the legend of how the goddess Nèu Gua, assisted by a tortoise, restores order and balance to the world after a battle between two powerful gods threatens to destroy humanity.

Retells the legend of how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in the Chinese calendar.

Retells the legend of the mischievous Monkey King and his attempts to achieve immortality.

Retells the legend of how Yu the Great, assisted by a dragon and a tortoise, tamed the floods and became Emperor of China.

Hidden in the woods is a castle that has been asleep for a hundred years. Only the handsome prince, and your young readers, can wake the sleeping princess and break the spell. Green level for your beginning reader.

Daniel Defoe's maritime adventures have enthralled readers of all ages. The Short Tales Classic brings Robinson Crusoe's introduction to the sea to life for even the youngest audience. Blue level for transitional readers.

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