A retelling of the traditional Japanese tale describing the origins of the beckoning cat and how it came to be a symbol of good luck.

In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.

Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of American mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Presents five folktales for young children, including "Snow Bunting's Lullaby" from Siberia, "Chin Chin Kobokama" from Japan, "Kanji-jo, the Nestlings" from Liberia, "The Playground of the Sun and Moon" from Argentina, and "Counting Sheep" from the British Isles.

A freshly baked gingerbread cowboy escapes from the rancher's wife's kitchen and eludes his pursuers in this western United States version of the Gingerbread Boy.

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

A newly illustrated edition of the classic fable of the hen who is forced to do all the work of baking bread and of the animals who learn a bitter lesson from it.

An altered retelling of the traditional tale about the conflict between pig and wolf--with a surprise ending.