On Christmas Eve, a little Russian girl and her brother protect her nutcracker doll from mice, and are rewarded by him by being transported to a land of wonders, in this adaptation of the fairy tale.
Folklore and Fairy Tales
Hanuman To The Rescue (Vol. 513)
The timeless story of the monkey-god Hanuman, a valiant superhero who has the mystic ability to shrink, expand, and leap great distances, who is compelled to rescue Sita, the kidnapped wife of Rama, from the clutches of Ravana.
The Adventures Of Little Medouncho
One day little Medouncho the bear is misbehaving, and when his parents scold him, he determines to find his way home without them. He becomes lost, is drenched in a thunderstorm, and is finally rescued by the sun, who brings him home.
More Russian Picture Tales
Retells ten traditional folk tales about the animals and peasants of the Russian countryside.
The Legend of the Poinsettia
When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.
A Treasury Of Wise Action: Jataka Tales Of Compassion And Wisdom
By their actions, the great-spirited heroes of these tales transform difficult situations and create harmony in the world. Each story demonstrates that all we think and do has an effect on our lives and those of others.
Evergreen Tales Of Panchatantra
This collection of humorous fables originated almost 2000 years ago in a Sanskrit collection of animal stories called the Panchatantra. These stories have found their way in one form or another into the folklore of every major culture and tradition.
The Ant And The Astronaut
An ant meets an astronaut one day as he is landing back on earth, and the astronaut tells him of his space travels and some stories about the other side of the world.
A Ride On The Red Mare’s Back
With the aid of her magic wooden horse, a brave girl travels to the High House in the mountains to rescue her kidnapped brother from the trolls.
The Magical Monkey King: Mischief In Heaven
The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.