Suzanne I Barchers

When a young woman is captured and brought under the spell of the feared Bunyip, one brave hunter sets out to save her. And while his bravery is finally rewarded, it is thought the Bunyip still looks down on people today to bring them under its spell. A Tale of the Man in the Moon from the Original Peoples of Australia.

In this beautiful folktale from India, a princess marries a man she loves in spite of his impending death. Due to her devotion and persistence, she is granted a wish, which she uses wisely. Themes: love, devotion, bravery.

This is a story of love between an adventure-loving king and his queen who travels in disguise as a lute player to save the king after he is imprisoned during one of his journeys. Themes: devotion, intelligence.

When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. But his wife Kumba steps in to warn that the lion is an evil wizard. The lion-man proves no match for the brave Kumba and Kambili. Themes: bravery, intelligence. An African folktale from Mali

The Lord of Luchow was a kind man, but his people are threatened with war. A loyal servant finds a way to protect his master and bring peace to the lands. Themes: bravery, intelligence, devotion. A Popular Folktale from China

These 12 traditional folk tales, myths and legends from around the world have been expertly retold for young children. Each story presents men or women as strong role models and heroes. These intriguing tales celebrate bravery, devotion, intelligence, and perseverance. Carefully retold and adapted, each story reflects the cultural origins of the original tale handed down through generations.