Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World (Turtleback School & Library)

How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brainteasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.