"This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more!"--Back cover.

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A retelling of seven tales from the oral tradition of the Indians of Central and South America, with information about their meaning and origin.

A collection of eight humorous folktales, including "The Terrible Black Snake's Revenge" from Japan, "How the Pig and the Bear Went into Business" from Czechoslovakia, and "The Short Horse" from the United States.

An anthology of six folk tales of love and friendship.