African legend has it that, before man inhabited the Earth, the crocodile had soft, smooth, golden skin that shimmered in the sun’s rays and in the moonlight. The crocodile spent…

Once upon a time there was a beautiful garden in which all kinds of fruits grew. All the animals that lived in the garden were allowed to eat whatever fruits they…

Legend has it that many, many centuries ago, in a far north country, King Eric the Elder, sick and tired of ruling, announced to all his subjects that he would…

Long ago, the giants lived among the lonely mountains of Alsace. On top of the highest mountain, there was a castle called Burg Niedeck and it was there that the mightiest…

Once upon a time there was a little shepherd who tended his flock on the top of the hill. He was very bored and for fun it occurred to him to…

An old lion had so worn teeth and claws that it was no longer easy for him to get food. With nothing else to do, he pretended to be sick. Then, he…

Once upon a time, in a small town in Peru, there was a humble young woman named Maria who lived in front of a bakery. Everyone in the town liked her…

Once upon a time there was a tsar who was very ill. One day he announced to his subjects: –I will give half of my kingdom to whoever heals me! So…

Once upon a time there was a very vain hare who spent all day bragging about how fast he could run. Tired of always listening to her boasts, the turtle…

One day, Anansi the spider picked some yams from his garden. Without waiting, he carefully baked them and sat down to eat with delight. Just then, he heard a knock at the…