midas (legendary character)

A retelling of the classic story of King Midas, who foolishly wishes that everything he touch be turned to gold, and only then realizes his horrible mistake.

Wishbone imagines that he is King Midas whose touch can turn anything into gold.

A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences. Includes an audio cassette with narration and music.

King Midas discovers that gold does not make him happy after all especially when he can't eat it or love it.

Presents the classic tale of the king who wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. Line drawing depict selected sentences in American Sign language.

Only the king and his barber know that the king has horse's ears, until the secret gets outs just in time for the king's wedding day.

King Midas's fondest wish, to have everything he touches turn to gold, backfires.

King Midas comes to regret his wish to turn all he touches into gold and must deal with a magician, a witch, and a dragon as he tries to undo the magical spell.

Ruby tries to keep her brother Max from eating so many sweets by reading him an altered version of the story of King Midas.

A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.