Theme: Wisdom

Crocodile! Crocodile! Stories Told Around the World

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Engaging characters are brought to life in cheery cut-paper illustrations. This international collection of folk tales bring together six of Barbara Baumgartner’s most successful performances on one volume. For the first time ever, this well-loved storyteller has written down her stories for school-age children to enjoy at home. Engaging characters-from the clever monkey who outwits [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

Goha: The Wise Fool

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A collection of fourteen tales about the folk hero Nasreddin Hoca, also known as Goha, a man with a reputation for being able to answer difficult questions in a clever way.

Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Turkey » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Russian Tale

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

A young peasant, with the help of his faithful horse, captures magical beasts, marries the woman he loves, and becomes Tsar of Russia.

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Vassilisa The Wise

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

A clever and beautiful woman uses her wits to get her husband out of Prince Vladimir’s prison.

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The King and the Tortoise

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

The king challenges the animals in his kingdom to prove their wisdom by making him a robe of smoke, but only the tortoise is able to satisfy him.

Descriptors: Africa, Cameroon, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Impudent Rooster

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

Using his amazing swallowing ability, a rooster foils the evil plans of a greedy nobleman and brings back riches to his poor master.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Picture Book, Romania » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Golden Bracelet

By Book Importer | Published: April 5, 2011

In order to win the hand of his love, indolent Prince Haig learns to weave beautiful golden cloth, a craft that later saves his life.

Descriptors: Armenia, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Three Princes

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

A princess promises to marry the prince who finds the most precious treasure.

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The Rabbit and the Dragon King

By Book Importer | Published: February 23, 2011

Thanks to a quick-witted rabbit and a seaworthy turtle, an ill dragon king regains his desire to live. This is one of the most popular folktales in Korea.

Descriptors: Folklore, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Rabbit’s Judgment

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2011

Tricked into freeing a hungry tiger from a trap, a man refuses to let the tiger eat him until they get another opinion on the situation from a disinterested party.

Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment