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The Crane Wife
The Crane Wife story is a tale of Japanese folklore, told long ago to teach patience and appreciation. Continue reading
The Tortoise and the Hare
Aesop’s Fables often teach a lesson. In the Tortoise and the Hare tale we learn that why the hare isn’t always the fastest animal in the forest. Continue reading
How Kangaroo Got a Pouch
This Australian aboriginal story tells how a kind act by a mother kangaroo resulted in her having a pouch to keep her joey safe. Continue reading
Pecos Bill
America’s most beloved cowboy, Pecos Bill, provides a hilarious introduction to the charm of Tall Tales. Continue reading
Hera and Juno
Many Greek gods have Roman equivalents. This video explains some of them. Continue reading
Odin and the Norse Gods
Watch this origin myth relating how Odin created the world. Continue reading
The Warrior Twins
Watch the Navajo Hero Myth story of The Warrior Twins. Continue reading
Pandora’s Box
Reading stories to children brings many benefits for children. Listen to the story of Pandora’s Box. Continue reading
Merfolk
Stories of creatures that are half fish and half human range from beautiful mermaids to alluring, alarming sirens. This week’s legends are about Merfolk. Continue reading
The Monkey King
The clever and cunning Monkey King was a tale about a monkey born out of a stone. This week’s Kid Scoop tells the tale of this Chinese legend. Continue reading
