The Gingerbread Man
A mischievous gingerbread man races through the countryside, outsmarting everyone—until he meets a sly fox.
The Story of the Elephant and the Tortoise
A Zambian folktale about the power of wisdom over brute strength.
The Story of the Wise Old Woman
A young man embarks on a perilous journey to discover ancient wisdom that could save his village.
The Crane Wife
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the mysterious bond between man and nature.
The Tale of the Tanuki
A tanuki’s love and sacrifice in the heart of an enchanted forest.
Keong Emas (The Golden Snail)
A tale of love, jealousy, and magic, where the power of true love breaks a wicked curse.
Timun Mas (The Golden Cucumber)
A young girl’s daring escape from a fearsome ogre using magical gifts in an Indonesian folktale.
Malin Kundang: The Tale of the Ungrateful Son
A heart-wrenching tale of pride, betrayal, and a mother’s curse.
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
A timeless folktale about the power of kindness and the consequences of greed.
The Tale of the Lobisomem
A cursed boy battles his fate in the haunting forests of Brazil.
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
The tale of a radiant moon princess and the love she leaves behind.
The Grateful Crane
A tale of kindness, gratitude, and the mysterious bond between man and nature.
The Fisherman and His Wife
In "The Fisherman and His Wife," a humble fisherman catches an enchanted flounder who grants wishes. Urged by his greedy wife, he requests increasingly grandiose rewards—from a cottage to a castle, then queenship, emperorship, and finally, godhood. Each wish is granted until their insatiable desire leads them back to their humble beginnings. This timeless German folktale explores themes of greed, contentment, and the true nature of happiness.
The Adventures of Brave Hasan
The epic journey of a brave young man seeking an enchanted garden.
The Bremen Town Musicians
An Unlikely Quartet Finds Friendship and Adventure
Bluebeard
A tale of courage, curiosity, and redemption in the face of darkness.
Rikki Tikki Tavi
A mongoose's brave battle against cobras in colonial India.
One Thousand and One Nights
A tale of courage, wisdom, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Bamboo Cutter
A poignant legend of love, loss, and celestial origins in ancient Japan.
Urashima Taro
A fisherman’s act of kindness leads to an unforgettable underwater adventure.
The Peach Boy of Japan
An epic adventure of the brave Peach Boy and his quest to defeat the ogres of Onigashima.
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
A celestial love story that defies the heavens and bridges worlds.
The Snow Maiden
A magical tale of the Snow Maiden who yearned for the warmth of spring.
The Frog Princess
A tale of love, courage, and transformation in medieval Russia.