In this variation on a cumulative folktale from Cuba, Rooster dirties his feathers on his way to a dance and after asking Grass, Cow, Stick, and River for assistance, Sun agrees to help him.
Presents an illustrated retelling of the Indian folktale of a poor young boy who dreams of owning a drum and when he receives a magic stick, is able to create his own good luck.
When Goat, Rooster, and Donkey decide to try their hand at farming, Donkey learns the price of being greedy and discovers that the truth will always come out.
Presents an illustrated West African folk tale in which two cats argue over some cheese, and a clever monkey, who offers to help, manages to get most of the cheese for himself.