Donna Jo Napoli believes that traditional stories are about passing on wisdom that can help us move through our daily lives. In Treasury of Magical Tales from Around the World, Napoli introduces us to a flower-spouting princess, a gobbling prince, an emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish – just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world. From the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas, this beautifully illustrated, diverse compendium includes stories from:

China: The Island of the Ogres (a sailor with an ogre wife)

Fiji: Kumaku and the Giants (a young girl who outsmarts giants)

Morocco: Half-a-Rooster (a clever rooster seeking its fortune)

Ecuador: The Mundopuma (a music-playing jaguar)

Italy: The Speaking Bird (princes turned to statues)