Barbara K Walker

Thirty-four Turkish folk tales about jinns and giants, padishahs and peasants, and beloved heroes such as Keloglan the bald boy.

This collection of eleven tales from Nigeria includes "The Boy and the Leopard," "The King and the Ring," and "The Reward of Treachery." Also contains a glossary and explanation of customs.

Three Greek swineherds outsmart the pirates who steal their pigs.

The teacher from the Black Lagoon: On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monster", Mrs. Green. What's under my bed?: Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds. By the light of the Halloween moon: A spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, all are scary companions who plan to gobble up a young girl. The three robbers: Three robbers terrify the...

(1st work) Space Case: Funny things happen when a creature from outer space visits Earth on halloween, in this zany story of a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends. (2nd work) What's under my bed?: Grandpa tells his two young houseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments of his imagination. (3rd work) Georgie : Georgie, the little ghost, sets out on a search for a new house to haunt in this classic tale...

First, a deliciously scary story about a boy who outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have him and his brothers and sisters for dinner. Next, this zany story is about a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends. Then, an unforgettable tale about the mayhem that takes place when you promise to help a witch. Lastly, David and his mother must find a way to protect their freshly baked cakes from the tricky witch in the cherry tree.

A collection of Halloween stories.