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Describes the meanings and traditions of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain holiday Divali, covering such topics as the story of Rama and Sita, the lighting of lamps and candles, and the festival's special day for sisters and brothers.

Describes the meanings and traditions of Christmas, discussing customs from around the world. Includes a glossary and an index.

Retells the Celtic fairy tale "Guess My Name" and the story "Rumpelstiltskin," showing the similarities between these stories from different cultures.

Retells the Russian fairy tale "The Giant Oak Tree" and the story "Jack and the Beanstalk," showing the similarities between these stories from different cultures.

Photographs and simple text describe the Muslim holiday of Id-ul-Fitr, a celebration to mark the end of Ramadan.

An illustrated compilation of stories retold from six continents in eight different storytelling traditions, including tales of Anansi and Brer Rabbit, selkies and fairies, pheasants, crocodiles, and turtles.

Compares and contrasts the Egyptian and France's version of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella.".

Discusses the similarities and differences between two classic fairy tales including the Arabian story "The Glass Palace" and "Sleeping Beauty" from Germany.

Separated fact from fiction in an exploration of the most monstrous creatures that live in the sea.

Describes the meanings and traditions of the Chinese New Year. Includes a glossary and an index.