Kelingking: The Journey of a Brave Little One
Once upon a time, in a small village in the Riau Islands, there lived a very poor husband and wife. To make ends meet, they fished in the ri...
Kancil the Mouse Deer, the Ant, and the Lizard
One sunny day in the forest, Kancil the Mouse Deer was strolling along, nibbling on fresh leaves and admiring the beauty around him. Kancil...
The Ant and the Butterfly
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, lived a hardworking ant named Ani and a beautiful butterfly named Bina . Ani spent her days dilig...
The Death of Osiris
In ancient Egypt, Osiris, the god of life, death, and the afterlife, ruled as a wise and beloved king. He brought knowledge of agriculture a...
The Woman Who Married a Bear
In a small Indigenous village nestled near a vast forest, there lived a young woman known for her beauty and kindness. She spent her days ga...
The Golden Goose
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Hans , the youngest of three brothers. Hans was kind-hearted, though often overlooked by his f...
The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby
In the English countryside, there lived a poor young chimney sweep named Tom . He worked tirelessly for his cruel master, Mr. Grimes , who f...
The Dreamtime Stories
In the beginning, according to Aboriginal Australian belief, there was the Dreamtime—a sacred time when the world was created. This era was ...
La Galigo: The Bugis Epic of Sulawesi
Long ago, in the vast heavens, there was a kingdom called Luwu . The ruler of this celestial realm, Batara Guru , was a powerful god who loo...
The Lion and the Mouse
One warm day in the African savannah, a mighty lion was resting under the shade of a large tree. As he drifted off to sleep, a tiny mouse sc...
The Tale of Don Quixote
In a small village in La Mancha , Spain, there once lived an elderly man named Alonso Quixano . Alonso spent his days reading old tales of k...
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
In the small village of Wimbe in Malawi , a young boy named William Kamkwamba lived with his family. The village was poor, but the people ...
Pele, the Goddess of Fire
Long ago, in the islands of Hawai'i , there lived a powerful goddess named Pele , the goddess of fire, volcanoes, and creation. Pele’s s...
The White Snake
Once upon a time, in a distant kingdom, there lived a wise and powerful king. This king was admired for his wisdom, but what the people didn...
The Legend of the Headless Horseman
In a small village called Sleepy Hollow, nestled in the quiet countryside of New York, there was a tale that sent shivers down t...
The Ugly Duckling
Once upon a time, in the warmth of summer, a mother duck sat on her nest, waiting for her eggs to hatch. She had waited patientl...
The Three Little Pigs
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who set out into the world to build homes of their own. Before leaving, their mot...
The Tale of the Golden Fish
Once upon a time, in a small village by the sea, there lived an old fisherman and his wife. They were very poor, living in a sim...
The Little Mermaid
Once upon a time, deep in the sea, there lived a young mermaid named Ariel. She was the youngest daughter of the Sea King, and t...
The Emperor's New Clothes
Once upon a time, there was an emperor who loved clothes more than anything else. He spent all of his money on fine garments, an...
Puss in Boots
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a poor miller who had three sons. When the miller passed away, he left his thr...