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The Red swan

myths and tales of the American Indians
1976

The wonderful bag

an Arabian tale from The thousand & one nights
1993
Can a small bag that two gentlemen are fighting over really contain two spotted leopards, the entire city of Baghdad, and three camels?.

Poor troll

the story of Ruebezahl and the princess : based on the story by J.K.A. Mus?s
1983
The enchanted carrots Ruebezahl, the mighty prince of the trolls, gives Princess Emma provide her with a way to escape his mountain palace.

Joseph who loved the Sabbath

1986
Despite his poverty, Joseph celebrated the seventh day with joy.

The way meat loves salt

a Cinderella tale form the Jewish tradition
1998
In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song.

Japanese macaques

2014
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of Japanese macaques, and discusses Japanese macaques in folklore, in history, and the threats to their existence in the modern day. Also includes mini-modules with information on debate topics specific to Japanese macaques.

Goldilocks and the three bears

a peek-through-the-window book
1992
While three bears are away from home, Goldilocks ventures inside their house, tastes their porridge, tries their chairs, and finally falls asleep in Baby Bear's bed. Features die-cut pages.

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