Vietnamese tales of rabbits and watermelons

This new HEIAN series is devoted to oral retellings of Asian childhood tales. Each story can be read individually or aloud to young children just learning to listen. Vietnamese Fables of Frogs and Toads includes “The Frog Bride” and “The Toad Who Brought the Rain.” Vietnamese Tales of Rabbits and Watermelons includes “The Rabbit Who Always Got Away” and “Antem and the Watermelons.”

The Teeny Tiny woman

Illus. in full color. In an adaptation for beginning readers, a teeny tiny woman finds a teeny tiny bone on a teeny tiny grave and takes it home, only to be hounded by a teeny tiny ghost who wants his bone back!

Pecos Bill : a tall tale

"The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text."--School Library Journal. "A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best."--Booklist.

The Odyssey

A retelling of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ written for children who are fully confident readers. Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store for the hero, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

The little brown Jay : a tale from India

A retelling of a traditional Indian tale in which a little bird helps the beautiful Princess Maya through a selfless act of love

The unhappy stonecutter : a Japanese folk tale

This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more!

Myths and legends

Uncover mythical legends and legendary myths in this beautifully illustrated handbook of stories. Delve into different cultures and religions, meet powerful gods and brave heroes, and travel on fabled quests from tales of old.

The ungrateful prince

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9810102720

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Series Title

Well-loved tales from Asia

Call Number

398 CHU

The boy who caught the devil king

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9810102704

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Series Title

Well-loved tales from Asia

Call Number

398 CHU

Prince Ivan and the firebird : a Russian folk tale

When the youngest son of a king sets out to find the firebird which has been stealing golden apples from his father's tree, he meets a gray wolf who helps him with his quest.