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.
Folklore and Fairy Tales
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 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 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.
Knock, Knock, Teremok!: A Traditional Russian Tale
In this cumulative tale, a fly, a mouse, a frog, a duck, a hare, a fox, a pig, and a wolf come to live together, until a bear comes along.
How The Leopard Got His Claws
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror.
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 Voyage Of The Poppykettle
A community of tiny fishermen called the Hairy Peruvians leaves home to escape the fierce Shining Spaniards, sails a teakettle across the ocean, and makes a new home in a faraway land.