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The White Elephant of Thailand Indian Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The White Elephant of Thailand

Friends learn that silence and misunderstanding can be healed with honest conversation and loyalty.

The Legend of Lake Toba Indian Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Legend of Lake Toba

A giant's rage at his wife's betrayal transforms the world and creates a legendary lake.

Tyr and the Binding of Fenrir Norse Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Tyr and the Binding of Fenrir

Tyr's sacrifice of his hand shows that protecting the world sometimes costs everything a hero holds dear.

The Children of Odin: How Sif Lost Her Hair Norse Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Children of Odin: How Sif Lost Her Hair

Loki's prank costs Sif her golden hair, but dwarven magic and Thor's mercy transform disaster into blessing.

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The Clever Wife Bengal Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Clever Wife

A clever wife uses her quick wit and kindness to protect her foolish but loving husband from the schemes of those who would exploit him.

The Demon Slayer of the Sundarbans Bengal Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Demon Slayer of the Sundarbans

A fisherman's son discovers an extraordinary gift—the ability to see and defeat invisible demons that threaten his forest home.

Thakurmar Jhuli: The Prince of the Golden Palace Bengal Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Thakurmar Jhuli: The Prince of the Golden Palace

A princess's love breaks a witch's curse, revealing that true nobility lies within, not in the beauty that meets the eye.

The Grateful Tiger Korean Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Grateful Tiger

A Korean beast tale where a man's courage and compassion create an unbreakable bond with a grateful tiger.

Princess Bari Korean Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Princess Bari

A shamanic goddess tale of a princess who journeys beyond the world to bring healing and salvation to her people.

The Jade Emperor’s Birthday Feast Chinese Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Jade Emperor’s Birthday Feast

The Jade Emperor learns that true wealth lies in welcoming the forgotten and poor.

Judge Bao and the Missing Gold Chinese Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Judge Bao and the Missing Gold

A fair judge uses wisdom to uncover truth and protect the innocent from false accusation.

The Weaver Girl and the Magic Loom Chinese Folk Tales Ages 9-12

The Weaver Girl and the Magic Loom

A celestial weaver discovers that perfection cannot fill the space where love belongs.

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