Folklore, Legends, Fairy Tales, Fables, Mythology

This Pemon Indian tale tells of a firefly that rejects the love of a scraggly raspberry bush, only to regret his decision later when the bush produces its luscious fruit.

In this exquisitely illustrated book, Topotapo visits Topotipo in the country. Three days later, Topotipo travels to the city, where life is quite different. Readers will have to decide if a tranquil, simple life in the country is better than a...

Can you imagine humans made of corn or a mysterious woman who turns into a quetzal? In this book, you will find ten extraordinary Indigenous legends filled with gods, magic, and inexplicable phenomena. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun...

Two titans of Colombian children's literature have adapted Aesop's classic fable. Children will love seeing how friendship blossomed between Lion and Mouse.

The classic fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea is given a delightful Peruvian twist. Its rhyming text makes it an ideal read-aloud.

This book presents 21 fables by Aesop and La Fontaine. Scan the QR code at the end of the book to download activities and teacher materials.

This book contains indigenous myths about the jaguar and an informational section about different aspects of Colombia's geography, incredible biodiversity, sports, music, literature, and more. It includes an easy-to-make recipe, an Afro-Colombian nursery...

Two powerhouses of children's literature unite to put their unique spin on this classic tale.

In this traditional African tale, an elephant loves to play with his eye as if it were a ball. One day, it falls in the water, and he becomes agitated when he cannot locate it. A little girl teaches him that if he stays calm, he will find the solution...

This volume book Argentina opens with the folktale El Coquena, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of the Jujuy and Salta regions, Argentina's geography, fauna, sports, music, andmore. It includes an easy-to-make...

Join Nectar and Ambrosia on a new adventure as they travel to a war-torn Troy. Once there, they meet Achilles, Patroclus, Paris and all the relevant figures of the of the Trojan War. They need to find Ulysses because Apollo told him about Nectar's...

When Jason and the Argonauts go in search of the Golden Fleece, Nectar and Ambrosia decide to accompany them and quench their thirst for adventure. Later they meet Medea, and she tells them something about their past that they did not know.

Nectar and Ambrosia undertake a secret mission to the underworld. Hades has kidnapped Persephone, and they must find a way to save her. Everything is more complicated when they can't get help from the gods.

This book presents one of the fundamental legends of the Incan civilization. It tells the story of how the Sun sent two children to Earth to create the city of Cusco and teach the inhabitants to speak, farm, cook, among other things.

Meet the monsters from Greek mythology. They are presented as if they are characters in a video game or trading cards, with their percentages of strength, beauty, voracity, and intelligence. They include the Minotaur, Medusa, and the Harpies.

In this rhyming adaptation of the Grimms' fairy tale, young readers will be happy to discover that love and perseverance can triumph over cruelty.

This edition of the beloved fairy tale is told in rhyming text. It is a perfect choice for reading aloud.

This anthology presents Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, Sleeping Beauty, and Tom Thumb in one volume. Challenging vocabulary words that appear in orange throughout the text are defined in the margins.

Learn the story of the Minotaur and how Theseus defeats him in this colorful version of the classic Greek myth.

For ten long years, the Greeks and Trojans fought one of the most famous wars in history. This illustrated book introduces children to legendary heroes and Greek Gods. An informational section on the Trojan War is provided at the end.

Aesop's classic fables are presented along with fables by Spain's greatest fabulists Iriarte and Samaniego. Their timeless messages will appeal to readers of all ages.

This book about Puerto Rico opens with the folktale El huerto de los viejitos, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of Puerto Rico's geography, agriculture, fauna, sports, and more.It includes an easy-to-make recipe,...

Award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent.

In this modern twist on The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Ruby wants to pick berries on the other side of the stream for a pie, but her brothers leave her behind saying she's too small to cross over. When the three boys reach the water, Santiago does not...

This collection of short stories hail from all over Russia. The author is considered one of the most influential writers of 19th century Europe.

Five of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales are presented in short story format. They include The Emperor's New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea.

In this adaptation of the classic folktale, a wolf goes to a hen's house to make stone soup. The hen, along with the other animals, ends up providing ingredients for a delicious vegetable soup. The large format makes it ideal for reading with groups.

This book explains the myths behind many famous constellations and galaxies. They include The Milky Way, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia.

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

From the mountains of Ethiopia comes this tale about a newlywed woman named Danite who is not completely happy because her stepson does not love her. She journeys far and submits to a difficult test in order to win his approval.

This book presents 12 classic Greek myths. They include Atlas, Circe, and Ariadne.

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit...and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a...

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

A charming fable in rhyme about a mouse that learns a lesson when she snubs a suitor of her own kind, hoping to marry someone more important.

A hungry possum, wishing he could catch some birds to eat, innocently decides to ask the toucan and the trumpet bird where they sleep. When nighttime comes, he tries to catch the birds, but instead falls into a trap.

In this classic fable, the North Wind and the Sun see a girl playing outside. They decide to have a little contest to see which one will be able to make her take off her cape.

When Fox invites Stork over, he serves soup in the flattest plate he could find, making it impossible for Stork to eat A few days later, Stork returns the favor and serves meat in a tall, skinny glass. Once Fox learns his lesson, the two become great...

This fresh adaptation of the Three Billy Goats Gruff promises to delight with its amusing illustrations. Young readers will learn about comparative sizes, as well as not to be afraid of bullies.