The adventuresome young man, Robin of Locksley, doesn't have a worry in the world until one day when a drunken man working for the King shoots an arrow at him. Robin's aim is better, to his lasting regret, and he becomes an outlaw subject to capture and hanging. Before long, however, Robin attracts a hearty band of other outcasts to Sherwood Forest. Their only wish is to lead a free, merry existence while doing any kindness they can for the downtrodden....

Retells the popular story about a boastful cookie that runs away from a group of hungry people and animals.

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain. Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.

Illustrations and minimal text relate the familiar fable of the race between a slow tortoise and a quick but foolish hare.

Crocodile wants to feast on Monkey's heart and Monkey must outsmart him if he is to enjoy eating mangoes all day.

A collection of African-American folklore, oral histories, sermons, and songs, dating back to the time of slavery.

Three bears return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in baby bear's bed.

A humorous retelling of a Cuban folktale in which a cockroach interviews her suitors in order to decide whom to marry. Includes an audio.