Around the World

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?

African Tale

The Legend of The Sun

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This African legend tells the story of how the sun came into being, and then how it got up into the sky, where it has been shining ever since. And also, why day and night take turns.

Russian Tale

The Hatchet Porridge

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Have you ever eaten hatchet porridge? You’ve never heard of it? In this Russian tale you will not only find out how to cook this unusual dish, but you’ll also find out how an old, hungry soldier managed to get the better of a mean, stingy old lady.

Chinese Tale

The Four Dragons

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This tale explains how the four largest Chinese rivers came into being. It was thanks to four kind-hearted dragons who decided to stand up to the cruel ruler of the rain to help people during the great drought.

Ecuadorian legend

The El Cajas Lagoon

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This tale from Ecuador tells the story of how a disastrous flood came to take the house and possessions of a rich man’s family. This was the punishment wrought upon them for being greedy and soulless. The caring deed of their housemaid doesn’t stay unnoticed, however.

Dominican Tale

The King’s Tower

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The desire for fame can easily keep us from using our common sense. The wasteful king decides that he wants to touch the moon. He calls the royal carpenter and orders him to build a tower so high that when he climbs all the way to the top, he will be able to touch the moon. However, his obsession eventually proves fatal.

Native American Tale

The Hunter and the Snake

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This tale reminds us that we have to appreciate those who have been taking care of us our whole lives. When the snake and the hunter try to resolve their dispute, they ask three judges to help them decide who is right. But the advice of each of them is based on their previous experience of coliving with a person.

Short stories

Cuban Tale

The Beef Tongue

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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.

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.

Korean Tale

Miss Mole’s Husband

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The tale of a mole searching far and wide for the world’s most worthy husband for his daughter. His new son-in-law surprises not only the mole, but it will surprise you as well!

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!

Philippine Tale

The Man with the Coconuts

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This fairy tale from the Philippines tells of a man who goes to pick coconuts. However, expecting good earnings, he does not listen to the well-meaning advice of the neighbor, and even this simple task greatly complicates itself in the end.

Finnish Tale

The Princess Who Looked for Her Brothers

This Finnish tale with dark and sad themes 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.

Short stories

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.

Short stories

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.

Greek Fable

King Midas and the Golden Touch

In this traditional Greek story about King Midas, you will learn why we need to think carefully about what we wish for. Sometimes even when we have the best intentions, our decisions can bring disaster – as King Midas discovered, when he wished for everything he touched to turn to gold. Fortunately, it all turned out well in the end!

Inuit Tale

The Woman and Her Bear

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A lonely old Inuit woman is given a polar bear cub. She raises it as her son and they are very happy together. The village also likes the bear and includes it in their activities. But as the bear gets older, it gets bigger...

Indian Tale

The Clever Rabbit and the Hungry Lion