Jameson, Cynthia

Five animals enjoy summer in the forest after running away from the masters who planned to eat them, but only Bull thinks of the approaching winter.

Each successive person who tries to claim the magic shoes stolen from the old man eventually wishes he had never seen them.

Retells four folktales which originated with the people of the Steppes in Central Asia.

An old Japanese man brags so much about his fine heifer, the master clog maker and his apprentice decide to teach him a lesson.

Relates the career of the archaeologist who uncovered the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh and who is credited with making archaeology a science.

SUMMARY: Tired of eating roots and berries, Mr. Wolf sets off to catch a rabbit, goose, or some other tasty creature. The animals, however, have other ideas.

Wanting a son, the old man and woman make a clay pot boy who comes to life and begins eating everything in sight.