Orem Library

"From scaly dragons to mischievous leprechauns, mythical creatures continue to capture the imaginations of human beings around the world. Appealing to fans of the paranormal and unexplained, this new series explores the legendary hold such Amazing Mysteries have over us. Detailed photos and straightforward text examine what is known or supposed about the physical features, motivations, and dwellings of each creature. Each book also includes a story...

A grandmother explains to her listeners why in their village on the side of a volcano the men live in square houses and the women in round ones.

When a Japanese woodcutter breaks his promise and describes his encounter with a terrifying snow woman, he loses his wife and must make a dangerous journey to win her back.

A retelling of traditional Gond tales about the tiger in word and art by a Gond artist.

In this modern retelling of the French tale, two hungry travelers use a stone as a soup starter and demonstrate the benefits of sharing. Includes a recipe for soup.

An illustrated collection of fourteen animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. “Cranky old lady,” the children say. “She is always sweeping!” Sweep, sweep, sweep. But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her world will never be the same.

Retells the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony.