A simplified version of the familiar tale featuring a young poodle who has been lost in the woods then finds shelter in a palace where, by feeling a pea through many blankets, she proves that she is a real princess. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

A simplified version of the familiar tale featuring a little duckling who meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

"Sleeping Beauty is cursed to fall asleep, but is rescued by the frog prince who lives in the palace garden"--

A simplified version of the familiar fable featuring a kitten who becomes bored with guarding a stack of toys and decides to cry "dog" and watch the villagers come running, until the day a dog is really there and no one answers his call. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

Cinderella does not need a fairy godmother to make her the star of the ball. She has invented some amazing techno-slippers that will do just that. But will Cinderella's slippers really help her live happily ever after?

This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more!

This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional African folk tale. In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy!

This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

Penguins populate this simple retelling of the classic fairy tale about two scoundrels who fool a vain emperor and most of his subjects into thinking that they are creating a magical cloth. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

A simplified version of the familiar fairy tale featuring a cobra snake who helps a young squirrel turn acorns into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first baby squirrel. Includes a note on the history of the tale.