To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals with the first twelve winners honored by having years named after them. Cat and Rat were once …
How the world was made : from the Cherokee tribe of North American Indians The creation of the world : from the Vikings How Pangu created the world : from China Bumba creates the world : from a …
Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king.
Robin Hood fame has reached all corners of the Earth. In England he is regarded as the most popular bandit hero of all time. He has been a household name for at least six hundred years.
Twilight Sparkle is a very special Pony and a loyal apprentice of Princess Celestia. Twilight Sparkle's life has been turned upside down by recent exciting events in Ponyville, so she sets off for …
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impos…
Identifies the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology, recounts the most famous stories, and briefly describes Greek history and culture.
An African folktale tells how the sun and water once lived on earth as friends, but because the sun failed to build his house large enough, he and his wife, the moon, were driven into the sky when …
Tjarany Roughtail contains eight dreamtime stories from the Kukatja people of Western Australias remote Kimberley Region. Each story is complemented by beautiful artworks painted by Aboriginal arti…
Once Upon a time....When your hear those words, you expect a story. This book, called Once Upon a Time, is filled with fairy tales, folk tales, and other interesting stories.