folk literature

"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.

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

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

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.

The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it.

In this tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life. After helping her count in English and Spanish as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.

Contains haunting stories that feature ghosts, monsters, and other creepy endeavors, and includes selections entitled "Just Delicious," "The Red Spot," "Is Something Wrong?" and others.

"A retelling of some [notable selections from 'Aesop's 'Fables' . . . as they are related around the world"--BTCat.