folk literature

A collection of stories that share the adventures and misadventures of Mulla Nassruddin, an eccentric, legendary character in the Islamic world.

"A retelling of a folktale about how a pair of magical slippers always find their way back to the tiger whose mother made them for him"--Provided by publisher.

"A collection of three Latin American folktales retold in graphic novel form"--.

A reader version of the classic fairy tale in which a princess is cursed by a fairy to sleep until a prince comes along to rescue her.

A maiden's daydreams of what she will buy with the money she expects to earn for a pail of milk she carries on her head earns her a valuable lesson instead.

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

Contains haunting stories and a scary song that feature ghosts, monsters, and creepy endeavors, including selections entitled "Old Woman All Skin and Bone," "Cold as Clay," "The Ghost with the Bloody Fingers," and others.

After a deal with Vodyanoy, the water spirit forces the merchant's son into a life of servitude under water. When a not-so chance encounter with Vodyanoy's daughter Tyna occurs, it may mean that the merchant's son now has a chance at freedom. They must survive long enough to plan an escape and avoid the creatures that lie in the deep blue.

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Iztafell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.

A wicked fairy, enraged by not being invited to the princess's christening, casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep until she is awakened by her true love's kiss.