The traditions of Western fairy tales and African oral storytelling are beautifully combined with bold and colorful illustrations in a collection of stories that celebrate the ingenuity and compassion of four young heroines.
Storytelling
Arabian Nights
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A retelling of three tales from the “Arabian Nights” including “Aladdin,” “The Queen of the Serpents,” and “The Lost city of Ubar.”
The Puffin Treasury Of Modern Indian Stories
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A collection of stories written especially for Indian children, including selections by such well-known authors as Salman Rushdie, Ruskin Bond, and Satyajit Ray.
Favorite Fairy Tales Told In Japan (Favorite Fairy Tales Book 13)
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Five traditional Japanese tales: “One-inch Fellow, “The Good Fortune Kettle,” “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow,” “Momotaro,” and “The White Hare and the Crocodiles.”
The Heavenly Horse
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An emperor of China, who has forgotten how to smile, is told an unusual tale about a heavenly horse and learns what is really precious in his life.
Korean Children’s Favorite Stories
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Presents thirteen Korean folktales featuring commoners, royalty, demons, and human-like animals, with the good being rewarded.
Willow Pattern Story, The
Ho-Limlim/Rabbit
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After one last foray far from his home, an aging rabbit decides he prefers to rest in his own garden and let his children and grandchildren bring him good things to eat.
Aziz the Storyteller
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Although he wants to please his father and earn money selling carpets, Aziz finds himself drawn to the storytellers in the marketplace, including one who has a special gift meant just for him.
Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn’t Tell A Lie
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A wealthy rancher is so certain of the honesty of his foreman that he wagers his ranch.