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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.

Popular and Traditional Scandinavian Folktales for Kids

February 27, 2017

A list of folklore, folk tales and picture books from Scandinavian cultures including picture books and story collections

This latest installment in my multicultural folktale series is near to my heart. My penchant for the Norse mythology and folklore rises from my own Swedish ancestry. I’m particularly fond of this book list because sharing Scandinavian folktales and folklore is one way I can share the culture of my grandparents down to my kids. Myths…
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Best Classic Fairy Tale Picture Books

September 5, 2016

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

Quick! What are the  fairy tale picture books you remember from your childhood? Why did they speak to you? Is it on this book list of the best fairy tales for children? This is a list of European fairy tales for children and what I consider to be the best fairy tale picture books. I fully…
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American Folktales and Tall Tales for Kids

February 1, 2016

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

My sons, my youngest especially, adore folktales. And really, that is not surprising. Folklore and fables get passed down for a reason. American folktales are an important way for us to connect with our shared history and pass down cultural values from generation to generation. American folklore is rich with tall tales. What are tall…
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11 Jewish Folktales for Kids

April 21, 2014

Next up in my series of book lists featuring folktale picture books are these Jewish folktales for kids. These stories and folklore books are great to read anytime of year, but as May is Jewish American Heritage Month I hope you will put a few of these titles on hold at the library for reading right…
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16 Japanese Folktales for Kids

April 14, 2014

Japanese folktales for kids

These Japanese folktales and folklore offer a range of amusing anecdotes to legends, to full-scale adventures. Many of them feature gorgeous pictures based on traditional Japanese illustration styles. Read these traditional folktales from Japan and you might even start to feel quite Zen about the world. Before making this list of Japanese folktales, I’m not…
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14 Latin American Folktales for Kids

September 2, 2013

Latin American and Hispanic picture book folktales for kids.

Myths and folktales are a great way to introduce kids to a variety of cultures. Not only that, you can be sure that only good stories survive the test of being passed down generation after generation. Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15, so now is a great time to introduce your kids to folktales from…
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Folktales for Kids from India

July 22, 2013

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Today I am sharing picture books featuring folktales from India for kids. Part of the challenge of curating book lists of folktales from around the world is how to organize them. The continent of Asia is the most glaring example. Asia is a huge, diverse continent and there are not necessarily enough books to make…
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Reading Inspiration: Storytelling

November 5, 2011

One of my tips in my post, Reading to Differently Aged Children At The Same Time, was to read during mealtimes. With everyone trapped at the table, they are bound to listen to at least some of the story. It’s still a bit of a trick, however, to find stories that interest a 6 year…
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