Mangoes and Bananas tells the tale of Kanchil the mouse deer and Monyet the monkey—two friends who plant a garden together. But when the trees bear fruit, Monyet begins to eat everything himself.…
This volume of six traditional Irish legends includes stories about a king with donkey's ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions based on a brown bull, a tale explaining how the coast of …
Four favorite legends from retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaola, covering folktales from Texas to Italy.
A compilation of Brothers Grimm fairy tales complete with vintage illustrations This book brings together approximately two dozen of the most beloved of the classic Grimm fairy tales, including al…
A Native American legend about a young boy and his magical pony. Splendidly illustrated . . . An excellent addition to folklore collections.--Kirkus Reviews. A Reading Rainbow Selection.
A collection of stories explains different aspects of various animals such as the "cunning" fox, the "fond" mother bear and her adopted child, the "nervous" hare and so on. Each tale is illustrated…
Full of magic, mystery and suspense, these superbly illustrated and fast-moving tales recount some of the most exciting quests and adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. From…
"Behavior not befitting the son of the Dragon King!" The Dragon King has sent his nine sons out to find their places in the world, but rumors abound -- each son is apparently as aimless as the nex…
Maui was always playing tricks on people. One night he played a particularly mischievous trick when he was sent to the house of the feared goddess of fire. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Science fiction stories incorporate science and technology that take readers into new worlds where anything can happen. In this fun title, key elements of science fiction are explored using sample …