The Musicians of Bremen, retold by Susanna Davidson and illustrated by Mike Gordon, is a children's story based on the traditional German folktale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows four aging animals—a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster—who leave their homes and travel together to Bremen to become musicians. Along their journey, they encounter robbers and use their combine…
The Little Red Hen by Susanna Davidson is an illustrated retelling of a traditional folktale about a hardworking hen who discovers some grains of wheat. She asks her three friends, a cat, a rat, and a duck, to help her plant the wheat, harvest the grain, and make bread. However, they repeatedly refuse to help. When the bread is finally ready, they all want to share it. The story teaches childre…
The Magic Gifts: A Folk Tale from Korea is a children's story retold by Russell Punter and illustrated by Gabriel León Bernstein. The story follows three brothers who inherit their father's fortune. While Ying and Yong selfishly keep the wealth for themselves, their brother Chin lives simply. After showing kindness to a mysterious monk, Chin receives magical gifts that change his life. This ad…
Anak Kucing yang Manja (The Spoiled Little Kitten) is an Indonesian folktale from Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The story tells of a spoiled kitten who leaves his elderly mother in search of someone else who will continue to indulge him. Through his journey, the kitten eventually realizes that his own mother is the most loving and caring person in his life. The story teaches children about love,…