folk literature

"We rejoin our friend the merchant as he returns home from his adventure with the King of Birds. When curiosity gets the best of him and he opens his new mysterious golden chest, the merchant unwittingly condemns his newborn son to a life under the sea"--From publisher.

Presents fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, including "Cinderella," "The Turnip," and "Little Red Cap.".

Ten stories from the Tales of a "Thousand and One Nights," including the well-known ones of Aladdin and the lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and Sinbad the sailor.

"Diverse myths and legends from around the world, from Iceland to Poland to Japan, retold in comic book form"--OCLC.

Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.

Beauty grows to love the Beast at whose castle she is compelled to stay and through her love releases him from the spell which had turned him from a handsome prince into an ugly beast.

". . . collects folktales from the Punjab, Kashmir, and Bengal regions of India. Each tale is paired with a full-page illustration by a contemporary artist"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of seven Chinese folktales representing creation, morality, and love; describing the origins of the stories and the Chinese traditions they reflect, and including story notes that examine their meanings.

A collection of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales that feature illustrations by children's book illustrator, Felix Hoffmann.

"An easy to read fairy tale about Little Red Riding Hood and the encounters she has on her way to visit grandmother's house. Spanish/English edition includes reading activities and a word list"-- Provided by publisher.