A retelling of the traditional English tale in which a poor man follows the advice of his dream and is eventually led to a treasure.

A collection of folktales and legends about pirates includes the story of Robin Hood's encounter with pirates while on vacation at the seashore, the saga of a band of Scottish pirates who attack a monastery, and the spooky tale of a merchant and his servant who discover an abandoned pirate ship.

After getting compliments for the bagels made at his bakery, Benny's grandfather explains that God is really to thank for them, causing Benny to begin leaving a bag of bagels for God every week at the synagogue to show his gratitude.

A retelling of the traditional Japanese tale about a poor sailmaker who gains a beautiful but mysterious wife skilled at weaving magical sails.

As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.

A boy with a face so sad that nobody wants to look at him runs away with a caravan of giants to the city of dragons, where his sorrowful face is finally appreciated.

When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories providing insight into a rich oral culture. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant six to ten year old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic...

Love and devotion are the central themes in a retelling of the Native American legend of the Great Stone Face of Cannon Mountain and the silent vigil it keeps.