Around the World

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If we want to be successful, we need to think through our plans well. After a short visit in a village, a noble scholar decided to move in. But because of his impulsive decision, he found out too late about the unbearable noise coming from the workshops next to his house. He decided to get rid of his neighbours with a trick. However, his bad intentions brought him bad results.

Norwegian Tale

The Northern Wind

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When the Northern wind blows away all the food from Olaf and his mother’s pantry, Olaf sets out in search of it. He doesn't get the food back, but the Northern wind does give him a magical gift. However, a greedy innkeeper begins to encroach on the rare gift, too. Will Olaf eventually get justice?

Japanese Legend

The Story of Chrysanthemum

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This Japanese story explains why the chrysanthemum – a hugely adored flower of the Orient – has so many petals. It is thanks to a mother who saved her sick child with her wit.

African Tale

The Dragons and the Crows

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One can fix mistakes and bad decisions with determination. The ruler of the crows makes a fateful decision, upending the lives of his subjects. All the crows have to leave their city, which is then occupied by dragons. Eventually, he comes up with a plan to return all the crows back home.

Estonian Tale

The Magic Boots

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This story tells us that having a kind heart and keeping your promises always pays off. When the poor boy keeps his promise to the old man, he is given a pair of magic shoes, a bag full of money, and a golden castle. Despite the fact that his rich landlord tries to steal the wealth from him, everything turns out well eventually.

Korean Tale

The Hare’s Liver

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Never trust anyone whose intentions you don’t know. This Korean folk tale is about a hare whose life is saved thanks to its wits and imagination.

Brothers Grimm

The Elves and the Shoemaker

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In this traditional fairy tale, you will read about an extraordinary thing that happened to a poor, ordinary shoemaker. Read on to discover what magic took place in his workshop and enjoy this story of kindness, generosity and mutual help.

Indian Tale

The Clever Rabbit and the Hungry Lion

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We can beat even a much stronger enemy with our brain. The little hare finds out it has been chosen by other animals as food for the lion. It decides to save its skin with the help of its wits and its knowledge of nature.

Finnish Tale

The Princess Who Looked for Her Brothers

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This Finnish tale is about a brave princess who chooses to look for her brothers, long ago expelled from the kingdom. The story emphasizes sibling love and dedication, but also the importance of forgiveness.

Polish Legend

The Wawel Dragon

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This Polish legend tells about Wawel Hill, under which a terrible dragon settled and ravaged the whole countryside. However, the people eventually managed to defeat the dragon, thanks to the ingenuity of an ordinary shoemaker.

Cuban Tale

The Beef Tongue

Even useful things can harm us when misused. A young helper named Orula is given the task of cooking the best and the worst meal on earth. He makes two of the same dish. How does he explain it? You’ll learn in this classic Cuban tale.

African Tale

The Lion and the Cunning Jackal

In this African fairy tale, an old jackal gets into trouble. In the end, however, he overcomes fear and manages to trick the mighty lion.

Chilean Legend

The Origin of Fire

Based on a legend from South America, this story shows the lives of people back in the days when they didn’t know fire and tells of how it was eventually discovered.

Ancient Mayan Legend

Deer Fur

The legend explains how deer happen to have that discreetly camouflaged golden colour in their fur. Before, it was beautifully radiant and they were easy prey. But a chance encounter helped them lead much calmer lives.

Austrian tale

The Golden Pears

In this Austrian folk tale you will hear about a tree that produced the best pears in the whole kingdom and about three brothers who wanted to take the sweet pears to the king as a gift. What happened to them and how were they rewarded for their behaviour?

Burmese Tale

Four Pranksters

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Dishonesty never pays off. The four pranksters decide to rob a traveller of his clothes. They make up a contest that involves telling the most unbelievable story. The one who doesn't believe a story has to give up all their clothes. How does the traveller deal with the strange game?

Polish Legend

The Serpent of Warsaw

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This Polish legend takes you to Warsaw. In ancient times, the city was said to be stalked by a terrible monster that no one knew how to overcome. But a young tailor comes up with the clever idea of using an unusual weapon against the creature — let’s find out together what it was!

Finnish Tale

The Four Masters

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United we stand. This folk tale tells us that when we get together for a good cause, we can overcome the most difficult obstacles.