folklore

A young Ukrainian girl finds her hometown longing for freedom and embarks on a journey through the landscapes and folklore of Ukraine to find it.

"This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a good life"--Provided by publisher.

A Sufi teaching tale from Afghanistan about an old woman who insists that an eagle must really be a pigeon.

"A stranger visits a young couple and later, a rich man. The results of his visits are very different and can teach the reader something about the nature of giving and receiving"--Back cover.

A collection of seven Persian folktales for intermediate and advanced learners of the Farsi language, with English definitions provided.

An African version of the familiar story of a man who sets off to sell his hats, only to have them stolen by a treeful of mischievous monkeys.

This title introduces dragons by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. This title shows specific dragons from different cultures around the world, like the Asian Lung.

This title introduces unicorns by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. This title shows other exciting mythological creatures, like fauns and centaurs, and the cultures they come from.

"Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales illustrated by Kotaro Chiba.