Orem Library

Tiddalick drank all the water in the rivers and ponds until there wasn't a drop left on Earth! What could the animals do to save themselves--and their world?

"For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific."--

The giant statue that has always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities along the lower Adriatic coast.

Recounts some of the astounding adventures of the legendary New England sea captain who could tie an octopus in knots.

In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead.

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

"In 'The Lion and Mouse, ' a lion catches a mouse that begs to be set free, offering a favor in the future. The lion doesn't think the mouse could ever help him-until the little mouse is the one to free him from a net! This and 14 other fables will introduce readers to the lessons of Aesop, including 'The Eagle and the Beetle, ' another tale telling about the greatness of the small. Lovely, full-color illustrations add charm and fun to these fables,...

An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.