folk literature

A collection of myths and tales from the Philippines.

Contains a collection of illustrated Indonesian folktales and stories that provide insight into the traditions, mores, and environment of their culture.

"When the Earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try!"--Back cover.

In this retelling of the traditional folktale, a Pumpkin Pie Man is pursued by witches, Count Dracula, and other spooky Halloween characters. Includes a recipe for pumpkin pie, and suggestions for classroom lessons.

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

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a greener hillside.

A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

A retelling of the children's story in which a freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

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.