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"The Boy Who Drew Cats" is a Japanese folk tale collected by Lafcadio Hearn in Japanese Fairy Tales. This is his most anthologized story. It concerns a boy who drew cats everywhere. Everyone in the town thought this was a waste of time until a goblin invaded their temple. They boy, and his cat, then come to the rescue.

Сказка о том, как сын богатого человека Абдуазиз был обманут своими друзьями, вынужден был отправиться с караваном в далёкий путь, спустился в страшный колодец к дивам и добыл для каравана воду, вернул растраченные богатства и проучил своих неблагодарных друзей.

Сказки о животных для детей от 5 до 8 лет. Сказка о том, как лиса хотела обмануть павлина, но павлин оказался хитрее.

Поучительные сказки о людях для детей от 6 до 12 лет. Сказка о том, как один шах, чтобы жениться на очень красивой и умной девушке, обучился ткать ковры, и это умение помогло ему избавиться от разбойников и спасти свою жизнь.

Бытовые сказки для детей от 6 до 12 лет. Сказка о простом дехканине-трудяге, который, благодаря своей смекалке перехитрил самого шайтана и сумел избавиться от него навсегда. 

Волшебные сказки о людях и дивах для детей от 6 до 12 лет. Сказка о том, как простой сапожник Магруф был очень щедрым и очень добрым, благодаря чему получил в подарок от судьбы волшебный перстень, который помог ему обрести большое богатство и осчастливить множество обездоленных людей.

Волшебные сказки о людях для детей от 7 до 12 лет. Сказка о том, как один юноша получил в подарок от мудреца волшебный коврик, благодаря которому сумел узнать множество тайн и разгадать множество загадок и жениться на царской дочери.

Волшебные сказки для детей от 6 до 12 лет. Сказка о том, как только один из троих сыновей выполнил завещание своего отца и получил в награду трёх волшебных коней, которые помогли ему получить в жёны прекрасную принцессу и достичь исполнения всех желаний.

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling - and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches.

"Cion Cion Blu" è un contadino cinese che veste solo di blu e arancione; ha un gatto tutto blu e un cane tutto arancione. E un pesciolino, che si chiama Bluino. Una notte, la neve copre di fiocchi bianchi tutti i suoi alberi d'aranci: quanto buon gelato d'aranciata! Per venderlo al mercato Cion Cion Blu s'incammina...

In this traditional Afghan folk tale, all the animals wait in line to buy delicious honey from the bees. Everything is harmonious until a bullying bear begins to cut in line and take honey without paying.

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this audiobook charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves.

Dive into this treasure trove of fifteen opulent folk tales, myths and fables from vibrant southern India. Travel down the banks of the Kaveri to the shores of the Indian Ocean; from the depths of mysterious jungles to the towering Nilgiris; from the lavish abode of kings to quiet villages in Coorg; and finally, meet the enchanting fairies, elves, gods and goddesses along the way! Laugh at the funny deeds of a miser. Cry at the misfortunes of the naïve. Wonder at the courage of the weak against the mighty. Come, revel in these fantastic folk tales!

You can’t dig a hole to China! Squirt doesn’t believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi’an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors. It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can’t go home until they find his missing pi.

6-12 yoshli bolalar uchun mo’ljallangan odamlar haqidagi chiroyli ertak. Ertak malika Gulshoh bilan vazirning o’g’li Varqa haqida bo’lib, ularning sevishishlari, malikaning zolim va makkor otasi Varqaga bergan va’dasini buzishi hamda Gulshoh bilan Varqaning fojiali o’limi-yu, hamda ularning mo’jizaviy tirilishlarini bayon etadi. 

After her first adventure in Tokyo, Tessa Miyata is having the best summer of her life with her best friend, Jin. Still, she wonders if she'll ever see Kit, the mythical Unlucky God that Tessa and Jin freed, or the last magical city again. Then, Tessa and Jin get magical, talking invitations informing them that they've been chosen to attend the Academy of Gods—to battle immortals on behalf of the Unlucky God! Win, and they'll be given the gift of immortality. Lose, and they'll forget everything they learned about the magical city and Kit will cease to exist.

Maddie Jones’ dad has been kidnapped. The only way to save him is to uncover the mysteries behind the ancient terracotta warriors of China. But the mysteries reveal a 2,000-year-old curse and a plan to unleash the soul of a malicious emperor. What’s a teenage girl to do? How about enlist the help of her seriously annoying brothers and stow away in a crate of mummies . . . then begin a very dangerous quest.

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!

Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here. She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and stepdad just moved the family. Her BFF back home, Julio, has already forgotten his promise to stay in touch—and worse, he like likes Yuki’s mortal enemy. At her new school, the kids think she’s either invisible or a know-it-all nerd.

In the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Yui, fleeing her violent husband, and Hiyori, a young orphan, are taken in by a strange but kind old lady named Kiwa in the small town of Kitsunezaki​​. The newly formed family finds refuge in a mayoiga, a lost house, perched atop a beautiful cape overlooking the sea. While helping to rebuild Kitsunezaki, the three adapt to their new lives and supernatural new home, slowly healing from their troubled pasts.