Folklore Books

A popular Japanese folktale about a boy, born from a peach, who helps the local villagers fight a menacing band of demons.

The story is about Wounaan children, Chibau and K'õsi, who learn about their culture, traditions, and the importance of nature through various experiences. They interact with…

Māori Legend/Pūrākau
Waikato River/Waikato te Awa
Mountain/Maunga
Tongariro/Taupiri/Pirongia

A little old woman bakes a gingerbread boy who comes to life and runs away from everyone, but eventually gets eaten by a fox.

Ma Liang, a poor but kind-hearted man, receives a magical paintbrush in a dream. He uses it to help the poor and defeat a greedy rich man.

Bawang Putih, a mistreated girl, befriends a fish and is rewarded with a golden swing. A prince hears her singing and they marry.

In ancient times, white crows warned buffalo of hunters. A young man captured a white crow, but it escaped the fire and turned black.

A couple prays for a child and makes a deal with a giant. They receive a girl from a golden cucumber. On her 17th birthday, she escapes the giant using magical items.