Multicultural Folktales
This captivating series transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common with people from around the world.Additional features to aid comprehension include a map of the story's country of origin as well as a discussion of the story's meaning. A short activity as well as critical-thinking questions and an introduction to the author and illustrator are also included.
Titles
All 12 titles found.
Bouki mistakes an old man for a fortune teller, and gets fooled in this favorite folktale… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 540
- ATOS 3.0
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The story of Fedja the frog, her attempts to fly, and how her pride nearly costs the frog her life. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 590
- ATOS 3.3
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Children will love the ancient tale of Issun Boshi, a one-inch-tall boy who falls in love… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 550
- ATOS 3.2
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 580
- ATOS 3.5
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The story of Medio Pollito, a chicken born with only half of his body, is one of… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 570
- ATOS 3.1
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Readers learn how one child can make a difference when a young boy saves a village by… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 520
- ATOS 3.6
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Some loud, disrespectful frogs need a king to teach them to be kind and courteous to… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 600
- ATOS 3.1
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
This magical folktale tells of a boy who awakes from a dream with a paintbrush that brings… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 560
- ATOS 4.2
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
A wizard helps a timid mouse become what he is most of afraid of. But no matter how the… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 550
- ATOS 3.9
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The town of Hamelin is being overrun by rats! A mysterious traveling piper has the power to More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 600
- ATOS 3.5
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The story of a kind-hearted, curious mouse who gives his own eyes to other creatures so… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 540
- ATOS 3.0
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
A tiger caught in a trap tricks a kind Brahman to release him. But when the tiger then… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 540
- ATOS 3.7
- Copyright 2025
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5