Series:

Leapfrog World Tales

3 total works

Cover of Brer Rabbit and the Well

Brer Rabbit and the Well

by Malachy Doyle

Published 11 March 2010
Exciting stories from around the world told in fewer than 180 words, suitable for children who are starting to read independently. The series introduces readers to stories from other cultures and encourages them to find where the story comes from on a map. In this tale from North America Brer Rabbit is up to no good. He sneaks off for a nap while Bear and Fox are busy working but ends up down a well! How will he get out?

Cover of Leapfrog World Tales: Bluebird and Coyote
Exciting stories from around the world told in fewer than 180 words, suitable for children who are starting to read independently. The series introduces readers to stories from other cultures and encourages them to find where the story comes from on a map. A brand new retelling of a tale from North America. Bluebird wants to look colourful and bright, but she's just plain white. She dives in a bright blue lake and her feathers turn blue. What happens when Coyote tries?

Cover of Too Many Webs for Anansi

Too Many Webs for Anansi

by Malachy Doyle

Published 8 April 2010

A tale from West Africa. Anansi the trickster is hungry. All the animals are cooking but none of the food is ready. Anansi comes up with a cunning plan, but will he be ready when the food is cooked?

Exciting stories from around the world told in fewer than 180 words, suitable for children who are starting to read independently. The series introduces readers to stories from other cultures and encourages them to find where the story comes from on a map.