"Favorites from many cultures, recast with precision and finesse, constitute an outstanding anthology" -- Smithsonian Magazine This easy-to-follow anthology includes both famous and lesser-known folk tales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! Each of the 7 stories imparts an important lesson using quirky illustrations, humorous text and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged. This new paperback edition includes online access to the audio recording of the story read by the author, master storyteller Hugh Lupton.