Storybook International

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.

In this Maori legend, Hinemoa and Tutanekai are in love, but Hinemoa's father has other ideas.

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.