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A collection of traditional stories from around the world. Tales of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began (creation). Tales from Australia, Persia, Greece, France, South America, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico, India, Scandanavia, Italy, Holland. Morocco, China, the Czech Republic, Spain, Africa, Russia, Britain, North America, Japan and Cambodia.Contents
Tales include : Puss in Boots -- Maui and the magic fish hook -- the Musicians of Bremen -- thor’s Hammer -- Brave Hendrick -- Clever Aisha -- The Ivory Wand -- Nail Soup -- The Four Brothers -- Stealing the Sun -- Baba Yaga the Witch -- Dick Whittington -- the Magic Doll -- and others.