Books published by publisher Tales Alive

“The Frog Prince” (originally titled “The Frog Prince; or, Iron Henry”) is a German fairy tale first recorded by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 and first translated into English in 1823 by Edgar Taylor. In this version of the tale, YOU are the Frog Prince. As you read through the story, you choose your tale by selecting the options at crucial decision points. If you make the right choices, your tale will end Happily Ever After! If you make the wrong choice...you can always start over.This interactive version of a classic tale is great for readers of all ages!

“Tortoise Triumphant,” also known as “The Tortoise and the Elephant” or “The Tortoise, The Elephant, and The Hippo,” is a traditional tale from Africa. As you read this story YOU are the tortoise, and the choices you make will determine whether or not you truly are triumphant and your tale ends up happily ever after. Good luck!Interactive, fun, and a great way to introduce readers of all ages to African folklore!

"The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots" is a classic fairy tale from the 16th century and made famous by Charles Perrault. In this version of the tale, YOU are the master cat. As you read the tale, you get to choose your next move. Will your fairy tale end happily ever after?Interactive, fun, and a great way to keep the tale alive in its fifth century of existence!

One night while playing the koto in a remote mountain village, Chieko hears a mysterious flute player. For many night Chieko and Matsuo play together, but when a great pine tree is needed to rebuild the village bridge, Matsuo disappears. After finding his flute where the pine tree was felled, Chieko plays her koto on the new bridge where their music is heard again through the village. The illustrations in the book were done using Japanese sumi-e ink and gansai on rice paper with Japanese sumi-e brush.