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Terror from Magic HoofbeatsIn this traditional tale from north India, a young king must find a hallowed horse to help squash rebellious chieftains who refuse to serve him. From the book Magic Hoofbeats, retold by Josepha Sherman, illustrated by Linda Wingerter and narrated by Ellen Verenieks. |
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The Horned Snake's Wife from The Barefoot Book of Princesses In this Iroquois story, a picky young woman turns away all of the suitors in her village and leaves her home to become the wife of a mysterious stranger. From the book The Barefoot Book of Princesses, retold by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Margaret Wolfson. |
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Whole World Sing around the planet with Fred Penner, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fish and birds, trees and flowers! From the book Whole World, illustrated by Christopher Corr and sung by Fred Penner. |
Pirate Grace from The Barefoot Book of PiratesFind out what happens to a brazen chieftain when he crosses the notorious Grace O’Malley, the most famous pirate in Ireland. From the book The Barefoot Book of Pirates, retold by Richard Walker, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan, and narrated by Richard Hope. |
Yogodayu and the Army of Bees from The Barefoot Book of KnightsWhen a Japanese samurai helps save the life of a bee, he finds an unlikely ally in a fierce battle to defend his lands from his brother-in-law. From the book The Barefoot Book of Knights, retold by John Matthews, illustrated by Giovanni Manna and narrated by Anthony Head. |











