folklore

Retells the traditional Pacific Northwest Native American story of the man who climbs Mount Rainier to collect a valuable shell and discovers what is important in life.

Thirteen traditional Eastern European Jewish tales of the town of Chelm and its silly citizens.

Who will rescue the Moon after she is buried in a dark pool by witches, goblins, and other evil creatures who have always resented her bright, shining light?.

A collection of Native American folktales about the indigenous plants and animals of the Americas arranged in alphabetical order by subject.

An illustrated retelling of an Indian legend from New Hampshire.

Contains a retelling of the classic Canadian folktale. "Chasse-galerie" wherein eleven-year old Baptiste, working in a remote logging camp, misses his friends and family, and the working lumberjacks come up with a magical plan to get back home in time for the New Year.

The Carib Indians are warned by their sky god to build canoes in order to escape a world-wide flood, but few believe him.

A story, based on English folklore, explains why each bird builds its nest in a different way.

Retells the adventures of Aladdin who, with the help of a genie from a magic lamp, outwits an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.

Thirty-six animal folktales from all parts of Africa, with factual information about each animal following the stories.