The Tree of Life

by Charlotte Guillain

Published 1 July 2014
Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of looking after nature and the dangers of being too greedy.

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often brains can beat brute strength!

The Empty Pot

by Charlotte Guillain

Published 1 July 2014
Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already have, instead of always wanting more!

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional African folk tale. In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy!

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumour or follow a crowd.


Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. Although the collection includes tales from around the world, like all good folk tales each story has a moral lesson highly relevant to young readers today.