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Russian Tale

The Frog Princess

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In this traditional Russian tale you will read about prince Ivan and his unusual bride, who helps him complete several seemingly impossible tasks. But then Ivan loses his magical princess. Will he manage to find her again?

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Salt & Pepper — Part 4

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Pepper and Salt sail to distant Mexico on a cruise ship. However, this foreign land holds many pitfalls inexperienced travellers must acclimate themselves to, such as tropical heat and mirages. Fortunately, a native Mexican named Chilli comes to their aid just in time.

Nordic Fable

The Story of Odin

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This tale takes us on a journey to the far north, where we discover the story of the Norse god Odin and his desire for wisdom with little Viking Erik. Come and learn more about Norse mythology!

Nordic Fable

The Story of Loki

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Another Scandinavian myth, this tale introduces us to the famous prankster god Loki. What will happen when one of his careless jokes gets him into big trouble? He risks losing the moon and the sun!

Greek Fable

Pygmalion

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An old Greek story about the greatest sculptor of all time – Pygmalion. Find out whether he was truly able to replicate life in his art, but also something much more important: how sculpture taught him to love himself.

Vietnamese Tale

The Carambola Tree and the Magic Raven

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In this traditional Vietnamese tale you will find out about a magic raven and about why it’s not worth being greedy. You’ll also learn about a tasty exotic fruit.

Short stories

Turkish Tale

Eat, Coat, Eat!

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Here’s another story about the Turkish sage and joker Nasreddin Hodja. This time, it’s a tale about how he was invited to a lavish feast. What happens when a guest arrives at the banquet inappropriately dressed?

Short stories

Turkish Tale

How to Buy a Smell

Wise man Nasreddin Hodja is here from faraway Turkey with another story. This time he has to judge a dispute between a beggar and an innkeeper who accuses the poor man of stealing. But it’s not quite that straightforward. How will Nasreddin Hodja manage to solve the case to everyone’s satisfaction?

Indian Tale

The Poor Farmer and the Rich Miser

In this Indian story, we learn the fate of a poor farmer living in poverty and having almost nothing. He has to give everything to his neighbour, a money-lender. When he is given a rare magic horn that will fulfill his every wish, the greedy rich man finds out. Of course the neighbour wants to take advantage of the horn's power immediately. The farmer comes up with an idea, thanks to which he gets rid of the rich man's greed once and for all.

Charles Perrault

Donkey Skin

A kind princess was told she must marry a cruel prince. To free herself from this horror, she gives the prince a series of difficult tasks to achieve, expecting that he would fail and she could safely avoid the wedding. But this ploy doesn’t work, so she’s left with only one option — to flee the palace disguised as a peasant. As a result, her life takes a curious turn.

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Salt & Pepper — Part 1

Pepper and Salt are friends who live side-by-side on the dinner table in a comfy city apartment opposite a railway station. They have a happy life, but one day the intoxicating smell of an unknown herb lures them to venture abroad — all the way to Italy. The trip is a success — they find exactly what they are looking for!

Russian Tale

Vasilisa the Beautiful

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This traditional Russian tale tells of poor young Vasilisa, who suffers hardship at the hands of her stepmother and stepsisters. Fortunately, she has a magical gift from her mother that can help her when times get tough. And thanks to her wit and diligence, Vasilisa eventually finds her way to a happier life.

Czech tale

Jim and the Dragon

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In this story, you will discover how life changes in one small town when a terrible dragon takes up residence in a nearby cave. What will the dragon do and who will be brave enough to challenge it?

Chinese Tale

The Fox and the Tiger

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When a little fox encounters a huge, hungry tiger in the forest, it seems like his fate is sealed. But he uses his wits to prove to the tiger that even though he is no match for his strength, his sharp mind will get him out of this mess.

Greek Fable

Hyacinth’s Transformation

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Have you seen the hyacinth flower? This ancient Greek legend tells the story of how this flower was created. You will hear about a strong friendship, but also about jealousy and anger.

Greek Fable

Romulus and Remus

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Do you know the legend of how the world-famous city of Rome was founded? Meet Romulus and Remus, twins raised by a kind she-wolf.

Korean Tale

The Dog, the Cat, and the Magic Stone

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A folk tale from Korea explains why dogs and cats have enmity for each other. The dog and the cat were once inseparable friends, they helped their master in adversity and had many adventures. However, they parted on a small detail, and their friendship was never the same again.

Indian Tale

The Blue Jackal