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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.

Titles

20 titles found. Displaying 1 - 12.

Bouki Cuts Wood: A Haitian Folktale

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

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