In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.

"In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both?"--

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

A retelling of the classic story of the boy who climbs a beanstalk and outwits a giant.

A clever spider tricks Elephant and some other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.

A rooster with a magic stomach retrieves the diamond button which was stolen from him by a greedy king.

A retelling of the well-known fable in which a little mouse saves the life of the King of Beasts. Includes a word puzzle and reading tips for parents.

Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common...

A fox plays upon a crow's vanity to steal a piece of cheese. Includes a word puzzle and reading tips for parents.