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To help support his father, who sacrificed much to send him to school, Ewenn pretends that he is illiterate so that he can be hired as a stable boy for a magician. While working, he meets a princess who is trapped by the magician's wicked spell. Find out how Ewenn saves the princess and then takes on the evil magician in the French folktale. You will discover some of the culture and traditions of France through this animated classic story.
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It is Wang Bao's lucky day! He went fishing and caught a magic gourd that will grant him anything he wants. However, he soon discovers that everything he wishes for is stolen from someone else. FInd out how Wang Bao returns what is stolen and ensures that the gourd never takes something from another person again. This delightful tale from China teaches the lesson that there are more important things in life than material possessions.
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"What is the secret of their happiness?" wonders the king. Every day, an orphan boy and his friends make and repair shoes. They use the money that they earn to buy food, and they enjoy each other's company during the evening hours. The king is envious of this. Whenever he holds a feast, nobody has fun. Determined to find out their secret, the king spies on the young boy and his friends night after night. Find out the valuable lesson that the king...
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Paradise! The animal kingdom has found great happiness living in a garden that contains all that they need. But then a terrible monster threatens to devour all the animals. Find out how the tortoise uses his wisdom to outsmart the monster and save the animals. Through captivating animations, this trickster tale will delight you as you discover some of the traditional culture and beliefs of the people of South Africa.
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Off to seek his fortune on his 21st birthday, Jack finds himself in the Land of Enchantment. This land is ruled by the Green Man of Knowledge, who strictly prohibits singing or happiness of any kind. The Green Man offers Jack a proposition: he will receive as much gold as he can carry if he successfully completes three challenges. However, if he is unsuccessful, he will pay with his life. Find out how Jack fares in this classic trickster tale from...
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A young blind boy's aunt is melancholy and restless. She wanders about each day, trying to find what it is that she longs for. The young boy loves and protects her, often accompanying her on her walks. Find out how the boy's aunt finds happiness in the form of a narwhal and how she rewards Timoon for his love and devotion in this tale based on an Inuit legend. Immerse yourself in the culture and beliefs of the Inuit people through the animations of...
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When two kind sisters save a worm from the bottom of their brother's shoe and then from the beak of a hungry bird, little do they know that they will be rewarded for their tiny good deeds. The girls depart their home the next morning to collect some raspberries. They discover a large raspberry patch in the woods and excitedly fill their baskets. When it is time to return home, they realize that they are lost. Find out how the tiny worm that they saved...
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Curiosity and playfulness lead Giddy, a young jackal, from his home in the jungle to a human village. Upon arrival, however, he panics and jumps for cover into several differenct colored pots of paint. Animals living in and around the village are awed by Giddy's colorful appearance, and assume that he is a god from another planet. They insist that he accept the crown as king, and Giddy accepts out of fear. Find out how young Giddy fares as king and...
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"The more we understand about someone else, the easier it is not to be scared of them." Find out how, despite the stories that they have been told about the mischievous and conniving acts of foxes, two young children learn this valuable lesson when they meet a friendly fox in the forest. Discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of Japan through the captivating animations of this moral story.
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Young Merlin is constantly bullied and lives the life of an outcast. His life changes on the day he is captured for sacrifice to what is believed to be a restless mountain. It is then that he learns of his ties to the spirit world and is infused with magical powers. Find out how these powers change Merlin's life and protect his kingdom in this wonderful and heroic tale. Through the captivating animations of this classic folktale, you will discover...
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How does a poor shepehrd boy become the Khan? Find out how in this delightful folktale from Mongolia. A series of humorous incidents lead young Tumur to the position of ruler, but all he wants is to return home and work as a shepherd boy. Watch how he comes to terms with his new role and learns to act as a wise and brave leader. Through the captivating animations of this old tale, you will discover some of the culture and traditions of Mongolia.
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When a poor beggar is richly rewarded by another tribe, all of the townspeople wonder why. After he shares his story of his encounter with their king, a local merchant, motivated by wealth, decides that he will do the same. Find out how this merchant is rewarded when he presents the neighboring king with all of his riches. Discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of the Arabian Peninsula through the captivating animations of this...
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"I want to touch the moon!" exclaimed the governor. On a Caribbean island during the colonial period, a governor seeks to find a feat for which he will be widely remembered. He enlists the help of a carpenter to cut down all of the island's trees and build a tower tall enough to reach the moon. Is the governor successful? Or is he stuck with a tower that is too short on an island with no trees? Find out what happens in this cautionary environmental...
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This folktale describes a village that was once ruled by a wicked and crazy king. Because of his madness, he expells all of the elders from the village, leaving behind only the children. He insists that the children build him a palace that reaches to the sky. Unable to do this, the children devise a plan to prove the importance of their elders and overthrow the king. Through the animation of this classic tale, you will discover some of the culture...
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Set deep in the woods in wintertime, two young brothers watch over their home while their parents are away. One night, Elder pushes his younger brother out into the snow, claiming that all he wants is "peace." The younger sibling is stolen by Great Grandfather Frost, and it is up to Elder to bring him back home. Find out what happens at Great-Grandfather Frost's castle when Elder arrives to rescue his brother in this classic folktale from Russia....
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"King Solomon is the wisest man in the world! Or is he? When the Queen of Sheba arrives for a visit, she sets a task for King Solomon to discover if he is truly wise. Find out how a small bee helps King Solomon to succeed, teaching him that even a small creature can be of great service to a king."--Container
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This hammer-wielding railroad legend is one of America's greatest folk heroes. Remembered for his fierce strength, remarkable dignity and extraordinary compassion, John Henry helped to clear the way for hundreds of miles of railroad tracks. He made the ultimate sacrifice when he stood up to defend the jobs of his co-workers against a new steam-powered drilling machine. Through the captivating animations of this classic folktale, you will discover...
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This folktale from Alaska describes a time when people lived in darkness. There was no sun, moon or stars to brighten up the sky. Instead, Light was kept tucked away in the faraway home of the Sky Chief. Find out how the trickster god Raven and his sidekick Petrel devise and carry out a play to bring light to Earth.
19) Ireland: Fionn
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A young man's search for his fortune soon turns into the quest of a hero in this classic folktale from Ireland. After learning the details of his father's warrior past, Fionn becomes intent on learning the ways of the warrior so that he can avenge his father and gain his rightful inheritance of leadership of the land's warrior band. This heroic tale captues the culture and beauty of Ireland.
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It hasn't rained in the outback of Australia for seven years. If it doesn't rain soon, a young girl and her family will lose their ranch. Find out how a family heirloom, an inquisitive baby and a local wise man bring rain to the area just in the nick of time. Through the captivating animations of this folktale, you will discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of Australia.
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