Stories from Around the World

6219 The Five Chinese Brothers
A story from China

See how five brothers work together to save the life their brother, each using their special gift.

6220 Androcles and the Lion
A story from Italy

A story of kindness and friendship, as one good turn deserves another.

6221 The Bremen Town Musicians
A story from Germany

Four animals find themselves without a place to stay or food to eat, and use their talents to fill their needs.

6223 Beauty and the Beast
A story from France

A beautiful depiction of family love and loyalty, as the youngest daughter Bella takes on a heavy burden for her father.

6224 The Mermaid of Zennor
A story from England

A mermaid hears the melodic song of one of the lands people, and longs to see for herself whose voice sings so beautifully. 

6225 The Emporer’s New Clothes
A story from Denmark

Laugh as the vanity of the Emperor is taken advantage of by two con artists.

6226 The Stone Cutter
A story from Japan

See how the discontent of a stonecutter leads him to wanting more and more, until finally he realizes what he had in the first place was what he wanted all along.

6227 How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch
A story from Australia

Because of the kindness of a mother kangaroo, she receives a gift that benefits her and her babies.

6228 The Story of Tam and Cam
A story from Vietnam

The classic theme of Cinderella runs through this tale as Tam overcomes hardships from family members.

6229 The Ungrateful Tiger
A story from Korea

Being ungrateful has its own rewards.

6230 The Rabbit Steals the Elephant’s Dinner
A story from Africa

See how a rabbit learn that is important to earn his food and not steal it.

6231 The Wise Little Girl
A story from Russia

Learn how a clever little girl solves the riddle of the  emperor, and by doing so, saves her uncle and father.

6217 The Story of the Statue of Liberty
A story from the USA

An excellent way to teach how the Statue of Liberty came into existence.

6215 Star Spangled Banner
A story from the USA

Teach your children about how the American National Anthem came to be.