Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog: An Australian Outback Myth of the Waterless World
An immersive retelling of the Aboriginal Dreamtime myth: a giant frog drains every drop of water, and outback animals unite to restore the land.
All Ages Stories , Page 48
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The Fish and the Star
A courageous fish embarks on a starlit journey beyond its watery home to reach a distant star and discover the power of dreams.
How the Birds Got Their Colors
An Ancient Australian Folktale of Rivalry, Wisdom, and the Birth of Brilliant Plumage
The Fire Children
In the ancient Dreaming, two curious siblings unlock the secret of flame and light the spark of humanity.
The Turtle and the Island
How a brave sea turtle shaped a new land in the heart of Micronesian seas
The Elephant and the Tortoise: A Cameroon Humility Tale
When pride meets cunning, even the mightiest learn humility in the heart of Cameroon’s sunlit forests
The Crocodile and the Monkey: A Tale of Wit and Survival
A timeless American folktale where a clever monkey uses intelligence to outsmart a hungry crocodile along a misty riverbank
The Hunter and the Antelope: A Lesson in Greed and Respect
In Kenya’s golden savannas, a relentless hunter learns the true cost of greed and the power of respecting the wild.
The Magic Drum of Ijebu Village
A tale of a magical drum that brings endless feasts but sparks envy and conflict in a Nigerian community
The Shark God
A Coastal American Legend of Divine Protection and Justice from the Depths
The Legend of Rata
How a Young Man Forged a Vessel with the Forest Spirits
The Clever Rabbit and the Lion
A cunning rabbit outsmarts a fierce lion to bring peace to the savannah inhabitants
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky: A Nigerian Creation Myth
An enchanting Nigerian myth that reveals the cosmic dance of light and darkness and why day and night forever grace our skies
The Lion's Whisker: A Tale of Courage and Healing
A brave stepmother ventures into the highlands to pluck a lion’s whisker and mend her stepson’s broken heart
The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast
A Nigerian folktale where a crafty tortoise lures birds with sky-high promises, only to discover that fairness and trust outweigh any feast
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
A clever spider uses a mystical mossy stone to outwit unsuspecting animals in a lush Ghanaian forest.
How Maui Slowed the Sun
A timeless legend of Maui’s audacious plan to slow the sun and gift longer days to New Zealand’s people.
Maui Slows the Sun
How the cunning demigod Maui braved scorching light to stretch each day for his people
The Luck of Roaring Camp
How a newborn's cry brought hope and change to a struggling Gold Rush mining camp
The Last Day of Summer
A boy's quest to capture the fleeting magic of summer with a time machine
The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees
An allegorical journey through borders, rebellion, and the quest for balance in a buzzing realm
The Faery Handbag
A whimsical tale of hidden faeries in Grandmother’s beloved purse
The Rainbow Serpent and the Shaping of the Land
A timeless Australian Aboriginal myth of a mighty serpent carving rivers and valleys across the continent
Kim: A Young Spy's Journey Through the Great Game
A young spy’s vivid journey through British India, where secrets of the Great Game shape his destiny
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