Storybook International

Retells the Czechoslovakian folktale about a woman named Manka, who is married to a judge.

Moses and the Lime Kiln retells an Israeli folktale about the caliph of a great city.

An English tale about a father who asks his three daughters to say how much they love him.

In this Russian folktale, a bargain with the devil demands that a soldier not wash for fifteen years.

Lazy Bridget falls in love with the Prince of Ireland, who takes her to his palace.

A Maori chief abandons his village but soon returns when he realizes his responsibilities.

A poor pedlar dreams that fortune awaits him at a far away market.

John, a simple peasant, is mistaken for a priest and taken to a royal celebration.

Turkish brothers Abdul and Sulyman obtain a sack of gold coins, but they are attacked by brigands.

The abbot appears to be enjoying life too much, so the emperor sets him three impossible riddles to solve.

A penniless young sheik called Hakim is taken in by his rich Uncle.

A story, set in Hungary, about the changing fortunes of two brothers.

A short story set in Germany. A peasant, tricked into selling his cow, retaliates with a clever plan.

Rosemary is sent by her wicked stepmother to fetch water from a well in a sieve.

A man is given the choice by a goddess of having riches or happiness. However, he doesn't know the difference.

Romania is the setting for this folk tale.

In order to call his men to council, a Samoan village chief sends his son Nama to fetch a drum.

In Hungary, a hard-working stepdaughter is sent to perform impossible tasks.

Nikorima, an eccentric Maori, repels a raiding party and becomes the village hero.