A retelling of a classic tale in which a well-intentioned young possum continually takes his mother's instructions much too literally.

After visiting each other's homes, Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willy who lives in the country, decide that they prefer their own place.

Twenty-six characteristic tales, both romantic and comic, from the folklore of the Celts of the British Isles, collected from both Gaelic and English speaking peasants.

In a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story! Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare. Victor Rivas's silly and spooky art will introduce a new generation to stories inspired by traditional folktales like "The Teeth," "In the Graveyard," "The Green Ribbon," "In A Dark, Dark Room," "The Night It Rained," "The Pirate," and "The Ghost of John."...

When the King of Ireland's son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Back-Lands, he meets the Enchanter's daughter Fedelma and is betrothed to her; but he loses her and searches in the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and many different worlds before he finds her.

An illustrated collection of fifty-five traditional tales collected by the Grimm brothers.

"Many of these fables are so well known they have given us everyday phrases such as 'sour grapes' and 'dog in the manger.' But even the rarer ones seem familiar, because their simple morals reflect all aspects of human nature. From the tortoise and the hare to the mouse and the lion, the timeless wisdom and wit of Aesop's fables are as entertaining as ever"--

Thirty-five fairy tales from the folklore of Portugal, Rumania, Germany, Italy, Africa, Scandinavia, Russia, Serbia, and Japan.

A poor young man gains a fortune and meets a beautiful princess when his cat, the clever Puss, outwits an evil giant.

Five fairy tales: The Enchanted Wreath, The Magician's Horse, The Bird of Truth, Princess Bella-Flor, and the Enchanted Fish.