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- Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth. The familiar tale comes alive in this unique interpretation by Jon J. Muth. Beautiful illustrations and attention to detail make this version set in China one of our favorite folktales for kids.
- Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema. Following an appealing repetitive pattern, this Caldecott Medal winner is a must-read.
- Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe. Artfully told and illustrated, this award-winning book tells the story of a man named Mufaro who brings his two very different daughters before the king to choose a wife.
- A Taste of Honey: Kamala Outsmarts the Seven Thieves by Rebecca Sheir. Brilliant storytelling and humor make the adaptation of a traditional Indian folktale a great choice for your classroom.
Feb 11, 2024 · Do your kids know about folktales? In my experience, folktales are some children’s favorite picture book read aloud stories. Which folktales are the most popular with my kids and former students? Keep reading to find out!
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50 Folktales for Kids from Around the World. Folktales are traditional stories that stand the test of time. Folktales, fairy tales, legends, myths. All of these are are names for a type of story with origins in oral storytelling traditions.
- Goldilocks: The Name Fame Dame. Written by: Darcy Pattison. Illustrated by: Soraya Bartolomé. Ages: 6-12. In this hilarious, nontraditional rhyming version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” Goldilocks thinks she can get away with anything.
- Calico Classics Illustrated: Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Written by: Brothers Grimm, Karen Kelly. Illustrated by: C.B. Canga. Ages: 10-12. As the first people to collect the fairy tales and folklore of Germany in one place, the Brothers Grimm brought to life many of today’s most iconic stories.
- Little Red Riding Hood. Written by: Nadia Higgins. Illustrated by: Kathleen Petelinsek. Ages: 3-7. Kids can follow Little Red as she strolls through the woods, encounters a “friendly” wolf and comes out on top after facing peril at Grandma’s house.
- The Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime. By: Michael Buckley. Illustrated by: Peter Ferguson. Ages: 9-12. Treat your kid to another humorous fractured fairy tale in this delightful twist on the story of the Brothers Grimm.
Welcome to World of Tales - a collection of children's stories, folktales, fairy tales and fables. Read the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, the folktales from around the world or the fables of Aesop.
These books highlight folk tales, fables, and fairy tales from many cultures and countries. They also include culturally diverse reimaginings or retellings of classic stories and rhymes that young children just might recognize!
Best Sellers in Children's Folk Tales & Myths. Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu! There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! Discover the best books in Amazon Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular Amazon books.
