folklore

"Adapted from a traditional Buddhist tale, this story follows the legendary Nine Color Deer as she saves a drowning man's life and asks in return that he keep her whereabouts a secret despite the generous bounty offered by those seeking her magic"--OCLC.

"Survey the legends and folklore about dragon habitat, appearance, and behavior in a . . . question-and-answer format that reinforces inquiry-based learning for early elementary-age readers. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

A tired and hungry little girl helps herself to the belongings of three bears in the woods.

"When Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the forest, they discover a cottage made of sweet treats. But the homeowner is not so sweet! How will they escape?"--Back cover.

Retells the story of the three little pigs and the wolf who wanted to eat them.

Presents an illustrated collection of natural folklore featuring animals, weather, flowers, and more.

Presents twelve Native American stories from various North American tribes for young readers, including how the mountain Denali was created, why the North Star stays in place, accounts of how the world came to the way it is, and more.

The familiar story of the three little pigs and their encounter with a hungry wolf.

A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to save herself and other young girls from death at the Sultan's hands.

Contains retellings of fifty scary folk tales.