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Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories
Retold by Tran Thi Minh Phuoc
Illustrated by Nguyen Thi Hop & Nguyen Dong

The tales chosen for this book share the Vietnamese five great virtues: Nhan (Compassion), Le (Rituals), Nghia (Righteousness), Tri (Wisdom), and Tin (Trust). The author notes that her parents used traditional stories to teach children values and morals. Now the author, who is a story teller, uses the same tales to help Vietnamese children learn their traditional culture and values.

The Glass Mountain: Tales from Poland
Retold by David Walser
Illustrations by Jan Pienkowski

A collection of traditional Polish fairy tales featuring the vibrant and witty paper-cut illustrations of Jan Pienkowski.

Little Red Riding Hood
Written by the Brothers Grimm
Illustrated by Bernadette Watts

Little Red Riding Hood is one of the best known folktales in the world and beloved by children on every continent. The red-hooded girl who, on her way to Grandmother's house, is tricked by a wolf but in the end comes away unharmed. This cautionary tale with a happy ending leaves everyone feeling good. 

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Written and Illustrated by Christopher Corr

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed on from generation to generation.

Not One Damsel in Distress: Heroic Girls from World Folklore
Collected and Told by Jane Yolen
Illustrations by Susan Guevara

A collection of fifteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.

A World Full of Animal Stories
By Angela McAllister
Illustrated by Aitch

Retells fifty animal-themed tales from around the world.

The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale
Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett

One by one, animals in a snowy forest crawl into Nicki's lost white mitten to get warm until the bear sneezes, sending the animals flying up and out of the mitten. On each turn of the page, signature borders inspired by Ukrainian folk art hint and what animal is coming next.

Once Upon a Time in Japan
Translated by Roger Pulvers

Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and schools for generations. Like good stories from every time and place, they never grow old. Kids (and their parents!) will enjoy hearing these stories read aloud on the accompanying CD.

Seven Ways to Trick a Troll
Written by Lise Lunge-Larsen
Illustrations by Kari Vick

A collection of seven Norwegian folktales from various historical and international sources, all featuring trolls and showing how even small children can trick them. Includes an introduction explaining what trolls are and how they came to be.
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