The Young Farmer and His Aged Mother
This Japanese folktale tells the story of an unkind ruler who issues cruel orders.
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The Mice and the Elephants
A herd of elephants do a favor for the mice. How can a small thing repay a big thing?
The Geese and The Fig Tree
When a vine starts to grow, the wise old bird says to get rid of it. What happens next?
The Tale of The Doves & The Hunter
A Hunter puts a net on the banyan tree. Can the doves escape? A story of Teamwork.
The Tiger’s Whisker or “How to Cure a Changed Man” ~ A Korean Folktale
NEW!!! A wife wants to know how to cure her changed husband. Will a tiger’s whisker help? A Korean Folktale
How to Turn Dirt Into Gold
A young man learns the secret of how to turn dirt into gold from an alchemist.
Birbal Finds a Thief
An English Story for Kids Learning to Read. How can Birbal tell who the thief is?
Birbal and the Mango Tree
Who owns the Mango tree? Birbal helps two men decide and discover who is the proper owner.
Akbar and the Half-Reward
Akbar gives a reward to Mahesh who saved him, but someone wants half. What will he do?
Weighing the Elephant
A Chinese king is amazed by the gift of an elephant- but how to weigh it? This is a riddle tale.
Mulan: The Tale of Hua Mulan
A legend tale about a girl who goes in disguise as a boy and joins the army in her brother’s place.
Sima Guang Breaks the Vat
A Chinese Story in English for Kids Learning to Read. Sima Guang is tasked to save his friend.
The Empty Pot
The boy who grows the finest plant will be emperor, but Jun’s seed does not sprout.
A Donkey to Market
A story in simple English for Kids. How to best take their donkey to market? Everyone weighs in.
Princess Amaradevi Story
Princess Amaradevi engineers a scheme to free her exiled husband. A tale from Cambodia.
Pumpkin in the Jar
A Bedtime Stories Classic: A maiden must figure out how to fit a full pumpkin into a tiny-necked jar.
The Wedding Secret: The Tale of the Royal Bridegroom ~ Short Story
A Story of Forgiveness, Honesty and Justice, from China.
A girl who grew up disguised as a boy is ordered to marry the princess.
The Six Friends
One of six friends is missing – where is he? The five friends go in search.
The Three Riddles
Far from home, a prince must answer three riddles to keep his life.
Wali Dad Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
Wali Dad wants to give away his valuables, but surprises await him.
The White Tiger Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A boy prepares for years to face the White Tiger that captured his father.
The Hidden Scar
On their wedding day, a bride and groom realize they had already met.
Sunlight & Moonlight
Two young princes escape danger at a palace but will soon find more in the desert.
The Two Princesses ~ A Princess Story Fairy Tale for Kids
Two princesses escape into the woods, then one princess disappears.
The Girl with the Loveliest Hair in the World
A story of discovery, the girl with the loveliest hair in the world returns home.
Mousey the Merchant ~ Folktale Stories for Kids
A poor young man builds a fortune, starting with one dead mouse.
The Importance of Listening: The Tale of the Pebble Shooter ~ Folktale Story
An orphan who masters the art of shooting pebbles attracts the King.
The Wanderings of Vicram Maharajah ~ Fairy Tale Stories for Kids
A king learns how to enter another creature’s body, and then flies off.
Becoming Head of the Household
To be allowed back home, 3 brides must find rare and impossible items. One girl wants to help.
The Merchant, the Tiger and the Six Judges
A merchant releases a tiger from its cage and immediately regrets it.
The Four Friends Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
Four animal friends must pool their forces to defeat a hunter.
The Hunter and the Trap Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A Story of Gratitude, Justice and Kindness, from Tibet.
A hunter frees those caught in his elephant trap. Should he have freed the man being chased by the animals?
A Fair Trade: The Story of the Jade Treasure ~ Chinese Short Story for Kids
A Story of Courage, Creative Thinking, and Keeping a Promise, from China.
A weaker state is at the mercy of a strong, enemy state who wants to trade for the Jade Treasure.
The Stonecutter
Haku yearns to be Emperor- if only! A short story about finding your inner strength.
The Trusted Thief ~ A Tale of the Trash Man & the Judge ~ Legend Stories
A Story of Courage, Generosity and Justice, from Turkey.
A poor man trusts his life savings with a judge, who steals the money.
The Tsar’s Daughter
A Tsar’s daughter battles a monster to prove to her father that she is strong and can rule.
All For a Paisa
A father challenges his son to solve an impossible riddle with only a paisa. Will he succeed?
