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Three Wishes
Everybody’s favorite stories have wishes coming true. Find out what happens to Snapper when he is granted three wishes, just like the boy in his favourite bedtime story!
The Woodcarver’s Gift
The Woodcarver's Gift is Cristy West's retelling of a Native American tale. Set in the Queen Charlotte Islands, it explains why the region has the best cedar trees.
The Lady in White
The Lady in White is Cristy West's retelling of a Czech folktale. Read it to find out what happens to young Bethuska while she's out grazing sheep, and who the mysterious woman she meets is.
The Bones of Djulung
The Bones of Djulung is a folktale from the Philippines. A little girl finds a beautiful fish that she decides to adopt as a pet. She cares for it lovingly, but her sisters do not like the fish at all. Read the story to find out more. (From "Folk Lore" by A. F. Mackenzie)
Armadillo’s Song
Armadillo's Song is a Bolivian Legend about an armadillo that longed to be able to sing. In spite of all the animals that made fun of him, he never gave up. Does he finally learn to sing? Read and find out. (Retold by S E Schlosser.)
Seein’ Things
Seein' Things is a poem written by Eugene Fields. It's about a little brave boy who is only afraid of one thing - going to bed at night.
