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Folktales from Around the World

Folktales from Around the World 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 cultures 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. An introduction to the illustrator is also included.

Bouki Cuts Wood: A Haitian Folktale

Bouki mistakes an old man for a fortune teller, and gets fooled in this favorite folktale from Haiti. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 510
  • ATOS 3.0
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Coyote Rides the Sun: A Native American Folktale

A Native American tale of how the dusty coyote got its coloring, especially its black-tipped tail, and why the coyote is nocturnal. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 500
  • ATOS 3.2
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Feraj and the Magic Lute: An Arabian Folktale

Feraj has taken a lute he believes holds secrets of wealth, but his greed and impatience keep him from discovering these secrets. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 650
  • ATOS 4.0
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Frog Went A-Traveling: A Russian Folktale

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 620
  • ATOS 3.3
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Guinea Fowl and Rabbit Get Justice: An African Folktale

Lazy farmer Rabbit steals from hardworking farmer Guinea Fowl in this tale from Africa. Rabbit is dishonest about his actions, but this does not serve him well. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 630
  • ATOS 3.8
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have?: An African Folktale

Follow 14 African animals as they attempt to find out how many spots their leopard friend has. This funny, and frustrating, tale is highly interactive, engaging children to count along with… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 530
  • ATOS 3.3
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Issun Boshi (One-Inch Boy): A Japanese Folktale

Children will love the ancient tale of Issun Boshi, a one-inch-tall boy who falls in love with a princess, slays a monster, and, through the power of a magical hammer, returns to normal size. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • ATOS 3.2
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Jack and the Beanstalk: An English Folktale

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 590
  • ATOS 3.5
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Medio Pollito (Half-Chick): A Mexican Folktale

The story of Medio Pollito, a chicken born with only half of his body, is one of inspiration and purpose. He travels to find adventure, and with the help of the wind, finds his true calling… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 510
  • ATOS 3.1
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale

Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • ATOS 4.2
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
The Boy at the Dike: A Dutch Folktale

Readers learn how one child can make a difference when a young boy saves a village by plugging a hole in a dike with his finger. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 660
  • ATOS 3.6
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25
 
The Frog King: An African Folktale

Some loud, disrespectful frogs need a king to teach them to be kind and courteous to others. After mistaking a rock as their ruler, they learn that the crocodile Mamba, with its sharp teeth… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 530
  • ATOS 3.1
  • Copyright 2012
  • Dimensions 7.25 x 8.25

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