This old tale comes from the Efik and Ibibio people of southern Nigeria in West Africa. Long ago, grandmothers told it i...
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Momotaro, the Peach Boy, and His Three Friends
This is one of the most famous folk tales of Japan. Japanese children hear about Momotaro, whose name means "Peach Boy,"...
The Giant Turnip and the Littlest Helper
This happy tale comes from Russia, where it is called "Repka." Russian grandparents love to tell it, and children love t...
Ma Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
This much-loved tale comes from China, where children have heard about the boy Ma Liang and his magic brush for many, ma...
The Traveler and the Wonderful Stone Soup
This cheerful tale is told all over Europe, in France, Portugal, Sweden and many other lands. Every country tells it a l...
The Happy Stonecutter of the Grey Mountain
This gentle tale is told in Japan, and also in China, and it has been shared by families for hundreds of years. Once...
Anansi and the Pot of All the Wisdom
This tale comes from the Ashanti people of Ghana in West Africa, where grandparents have told stories of Anansi the spid...
Juha, His Son and the Little Grey Donkey
This is a funny old tale told by Arab families for hundreds of years, from Syria and Iraq to Egypt and Morocco. It is ab...
Opposites: Match and Draw from the Box of Opposites
Match each word to its opposite, then draw a big circle and a small circle in the box.