The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey

The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey

What a powerful challenge this story is to those who judge a person by his outward appearance. Nasrettin Hoca lived in Turkey in the 1200’s and told tales similar to those of Aesop except that they have a humorous flavor to them. The story of the Hungry Coat is...
The Legend of Saint Nicholas

The Legend of Saint Nicholas

Who was the man we now celebrate as Santa Claus? Was he someone who really lived? What sort of spiritual powers did he possess?This is a beautifully illustrated biography of Saint Nicholas, a man of great spirituality and compassion. 40 pages 978-0689846816 Ages 5-10...
Firebird

Firebird

Dmitri is sent on quest after quest by Tsar Ivan in this Russian folktale. His struggle will ultimately transform him as he grows into a greater human being.
The Foolish Tortoise

The Foolish Tortoise

A tortoise, tired of being so slow, takes off his shell and sets forth to see the world. But the world sees him too and it gets a little bit scary. FIrst there’s a noisy hornet and then a hungry bird. It’s just one thing after another until he realizes how...