Fairy Tales category: 6157 books

Ideal for young readers and students of Native American legends, this rich collection of 27 Sioux folk tales is treasure trove of wisdom about Native American culture. These tales encompass creation myths, animal fables reminiscent of Aesop, beautiful princesses and wicked witches—all firmly grounded in the world and culture of the Plains Indians.

Tired of the cruel mistreatment they endure from their wicked stepmother, who is also a witch, a brother and sister run away from home one day. They wander off into the countryside and spend the night in the woods. By morning the boy is thirsty, and so the children go looking for a spring of clear...

That east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet, is an axiom with most Englishmen to whom the oriental character seems an insoluble enigma. This form of agnosticism is unworthy of a nation which is responsible for the happiness of 300,000,000 Asiatics. It is not justified by history,...

Folktales share a common feature of being told over and over, with numerous variations, according to the tellers of such tales. Usually such tales convey lessons of morality and virtue, among other things. In this sense, some persons may feel somewhat obliged to include human factors into their belief...

From talking yam tubers and polite little boys who throw up money, to the deliciously scary story of a disrespectful little girl who sets out to find something to see, this second collection of stories in the African Fireside Classics series has something for everyone.

It is becoming more and more a matter of regret that a larger amount of systematic effort was not established in early years for the gathering and preservation of the folk-lore of the Hawaiians. The world is under lasting obligations to the late Judge Fornander, and to Dr. Rae before him, for their painstaking...

What happens when an old dog sitting at the dinner table with his master slides a whole leg of lamb, a big bowl of posole, a stack of tortillas and a bottle of wine to a coyote, who just happens to be under the table? A whole ruckus, that's what! But that's nothing compared with some of the...

This is a story of brain verses brawn. A Troll wakes up from his 100 year nap and chases the Old Farmers sons from his wood, and claims it for himself. The Farmers young daughter challenges the Troll to three tasks, the winner takes all...The Wonder Tales are written for my children, and are...

Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success...

Feed your imagination with this delightful collection of ten-minute tales that will take you to an extraordinary world full of magnificent riches and bountiful treasure. Ideal for sharing out loud or for independent readers, children will cherish these much-loved stories. 4 classic tales; each taking...

Danger preys on leathery wings in the sky over Narmly Woods. It breathes scorching fire and has a powerful appetite. But an unlikely hero has been born in an abandoned nest atop the tallest spire of Faraway Peaks. With tiny wings and a long, little snout, he’s not like others. It will take first-time...

The Brothers Grimm (or Die Brüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers but first af all the best-known storytellers of folk tales, and popularized stories such as "Cinderella" ("Aschenputtel"),...

This book brings together much-loved tales about the exciting adventures of curious boys and girls. Each story is accompanied by charming illustrations and takes about ten minutes to read, making this title ideal for parents to share with reluctant readers or for confident readers to enjoy alone. 4 classic...

Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success...