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    Folktales

    Book lists of world folktales for kids..

    Our ongoing series of multicultural folktales from around the world features picture books for kids of all ages. Folktales are an excellent way to teach children about different cultures and traditions so they can grow up to be global citizens! You can also see an index of all our book lists on our master list of book lists.

    Collage of books like The Land of Stories

    Books Like the Land of Stories

    Collage of scandinavian folktales book cover

    Popular and Traditional Scandinavian Folktales for Kids

    Collage of mythology based books for kids

    Mythology-Inspired Books for Kids Ages 7-13

    Pourquoi tales for children

    Pourquoi Tales: Stories that Teach How It Came to Be

    Children's books like Mulan

    If You Like Mulan, Read These Books!

    Robin Hood Books list

    Robin Hood Books and Retellings

    Picture book list of Native American folktales

    Native American Folktales for Kids - Written By Indigenous Authors

    Picture books for kids about Scottish folktales

    Scottish Folklore: Legends, Creatures and Myths

    Irish fairy tales and folk tales for children

    Celtic Mythology and Irish Legends

    Chinese dragon with text Chinese folktale picture books

    Splendid Chinese Folktales for Kids

    African Folktales for Kids: 20 Stunning Picture Books

    Classic fairy tale picture books every child and family should read.

    Best Classic Fairy Tale Picture Books

    American folktales and tall tales. A picture book list for kids.

    American Folktales and Tall Tales for Kids

    11 Jewish Folktales for Kids

    Japanese folktales for kids

    16 Japanese Folktales for Kids

    Latin American and Hispanic picture book folktales for kids.

    14 Latin American Folktales for Kids

    picture book india folktales

    Folktales for Kids from India

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