A collection of traditional stories for children from England, Ireland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Rumania, and Finland.

A collection of more than thirty fairy tales gathered from all over the world.

A collection of short moral tales first told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Thirty-six fairy tales from the folklore of Hungary, Russia, Rumania, Finland, Iceland, Japan, and Sicily.

Text and illustrations describe how people all over the world celebrate the sunrise.

A retelling of the Indian legend which explains why the Navajo always plant a scattering of zinnia flowers among their food crops and respect every spider.

Presents a collection of legends about North American Indians.

Retells the Navajo tale of how a stubborn girl learns from the Spider Woman how to keep life in balance by respecting its boundaries.

"What makes a legend a legend? A bit of truth and a bit of entertaining fiction! That's how legends have lasted through generations--sometimes for thousands of years. Robin Hood, King Arthur, and young George Washington all make an appearance in this informative book, which offers details about legendary stories as well as information about why they're considered legends. Readers will also learn about urban legends and consider if they have legends-in-the-making...