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39 Volume Set
Grades 3-6
15 minutes each
Teacher's Guides Included
Closed-captioned [cc]
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From South Africa to Singapore to Scotland, travel the world
across time and place to experience the stories that have been
passed down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
Animated Tales of the World is a multicultural collection
of folktales that includes funny trickster tales, heartwarming
stories of romance, cautionary tales in which a valuable lesson
is learned and stories of conflict where good must prevail over
evil. Each folktale has been carefully chosen, researched and
linked to its modern-day place of origin. Through engaging
storytelling and animation as diverse as the cultures themselves,
you will be captivated by these creative adaptations.
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This folktale from Alaska describes a time when people lived
in darkness. There was no sun, moon or stars to brighten up
the sky. Instead, light was kept tucked away in the faraway
home of the Sky Chief. Find out how the trickster god Raven
and his sidekick Petrel devise and carry out a plan to bring
light to Earth. Through the captivating animations of this
classic pourquoi story, you will discover some of the culture
and traditions of the people of Alaska.
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When a poor beggar is richly rewarded by another tribe, all
of the townspeople wonder why. After he shares his story of
his encounter with their king, a local merchant, motivated
by wealth, decides that he will do the same. Find out how
this merchant is rewarded when he presents the neighboring
king with all of his riches. Discover some of the culture
and traditions of the people of the Arabian Peninsula through
the captivating animations of this moral folktale.
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"What is the secret of their happiness?" wonders
the king. Every day, an orphan boy and his friends make and
repair shoes. They use the money that they earn to buy food,
and they enjoy each other’s company during the evening hours.
The king is envious of this. Whenever he holds a feast, nobody
has fun. Determined to find out their secret, the king spies on
the young boy and his friends night after night. Find out the
valuable lesson that the king learns in this delightful animated
folktale from Armenia.
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It hasn’t rained in the outback of Australia for seven years. If
it doesn’t rain soon, a young girl and her family will lose their
ranch. Find out how a family heirloom, an inquisitive baby and a
local wise man bring rain to the area just in the nick of time.
Through the captivating animations of this delightful folktale,
you will discover some of the culture and traditions of the people
of Australia.
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This folktale from Burkina Faso describes a village that
was once ruled by a wicked and crazy king. Because of his
madness, he expells all of the elders from the village, leaving
behind only the children. He insists that the children build him
a palace that reaches to the sky. Unable to do this, the children
devise a plan to prove the importance of their elders and overthrow
the king. Though the captivating animations of this classic tale,
you will discover some of the culture and traditions of the people
of Burkina Faso.
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How did the narwhal get its tusk? A young blind boy’s aunt is
melancholy and restless. She wanders about each day, trying to
find what it is that she longs for. The young boy loves and
protects her, often accompanying her on her walks. Find out
how the boy’s aunt finds happiness in the form of a narwhal
and how she rewards Timoon for his love and devotion in this
tale based on an Inuit legend. Immerse yourself in the culture
and beliefs of the Inuit people through the captivating animations
of this traditional tale.
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"I want to touch the moon!" exclaimed the governor.
On a Caribbean island during the colonial period, a governor
seeks to find a feat for which he will be widely remembered.
He enlists the help of a carpenter to cut down all of the
island’s trees and build a tower tall enough to reach the moon.
Is the governor successful? Or is he stuck with a tower that
is too short on an island with no trees? Find out what happens
in this cautionary environmental folktale. Immerse yourself in
some of the culture and values of the people of the Caribbean
through the captivating animations of this wonderful story.
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It’s the Manairons to the rescue in this tale from
Catalonia, Spain. Find out how these tiny creatures
and a clever young girl save a small family from losing
their fields and their livelihood. Through the captivating
animations of this delightful tale, you will discover some
of the culture and traditions of the people of Spain.
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It is Wang Bao’s lucky day! He went fishing and caught a
magic gourd that will grant him anything he wants. However,
he soon discovers that everything he wishes for is stolen
from someone else. Find out how Wang Bao returns what is
stolen and ensures that the gourd never takes something
from another person again. This delightful tale from China
teaches the lesson that there are more important things in
life than material possessions.
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What would you do if everything you painted came to life?
In this cautionary folktale from China, a young artist is
given a magical paintbrush in a dream and is instructed to
paint from his heart. He goes on to amaze onlookers as his
artwork becomes real and leaps from the paper. When news of
this spreads, the young boy finds himself in the hands of
the emperor, whose interest in the paintbrush is driven by
greed. He commands the boy to paint him a room full of riches.
Find out how the young artist stays true to the purpose of the
paintbrush in this beautifully animated tale from China.
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Welcome to the parlor, where figurines and paintings come
alive when people leave the room. This tale by Hans Christian
Anderson describes the adventures of a porcelain shepherdess
and her sweetheart as they overcome the obstacles standing in
the way of their true love. This beautiful love story from
Denmark is recreated through stunning animation.
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An aging father asks his three daughters how much they
love him. The two oldest daughters’ responses please him,
but he is insulted by the response of the youngest daughter
and quickly banishes her. Find out how this young woman, on
her own, disguised in a hat and gown made of rushes, finds
her true love and is reunited with her father in this classic
folktale from England.
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When two kind sisters save a worm from the bottom of their
brother’s shoe and then from the beak of a hungry bird, little
do they know that they will be rewarded for their tiny good
deeds. The girls depart their home the next morning to collect
some raspberries. They discover a large raspberry patch in the
woods and excitedly fill their baskets. When it is time to
return home, they realize that they are lost. Find out how
the tiny worm that they saved helps the two sisters return
home safely in this classic folktale from Finland. You will
discover some of the culture and traditions of Finland through
the captivating animations of this lovely story.
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To help support his father, who sacrificed much to send him
to school, Ewenn pretends that he is illiterate so that he
can be hired as a stable boy for a magician. While working,
he meets a princess who is trapped by the magician’s wicked
spell. Find out how Ewenn saves the princess and then takes
on the evil magician in this French folktale that depicts
the age-old struggle of good vs. evil. You will discover
some of the culture and traditions of France through the
captivating animations of this classic story.
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Based on a tale from the Brothers Grimm, this is the story
of a beautiful young girl who spends her days toiling in the
home of her cruel stepmother. A mishap at the well brings her
to a magical land where apple trees talk and loaves of bread
cry out when they are ready to be removed from the oven. This
is the home of Frau Holle, whom the young girl agreeably helps
with her chores. Find out how the young girl is rewarded for
her work and what happens when her stepsister decides to visit
Frau Holle as well. Through engaging animation, enjoy this
classic German fairy tale.
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Based on a tale from the Brothers Grimm, this is the story
of a prince who is forced to live his life under a witch’s
curse. By day, he is a fierce lion. At night, he returns to
his human form. To the dismay of the witch, a rose unites
the enchanted prince with the beautiful and virtuous daughter
of a traveling merchant. With the help of the sun, moon and
wind, find out how the young woman lifts the witch’s curse,
allowing her to be with the man that she loves. Beautiful
animations bring this classic German fairy tale to life.
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Explore nature myths through the story of Persephone, daughter
of Zeus and Demeter, who finds love with Hades, god of the
underworld, when he abducts her and brings her to his home.
However, her absence devastates Demeter, and the human world
feels the effects of her pain. Zeus negotiates Persephone’s
return, but she must return to the underworld to see Hades
for four months of the year. Demeter rejoices at Persephone’s
return, but is sad each time she leaves, thereby causing
winter. Immerse yourself in the beliefs and traditions of
ancient Greece through the captivating animations of this
classic nature myth.
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Three brothers are vying for the hand of the miller’s
daughter, but only one has intentions of true love. The
brother who successfully retrieves a golden apple from an
island at the center of a lake will win her hand in marriage.
Find out what happens in this comic tale of love from the
Netherlands. Immerse yourself in the culture and geography
of the Netherlands through the captivating animations of
this classic story.
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Curiosity and playfulness lead Giddy, a young jackal, from
his home in the jungle to a human village. Upon arrival,
however, he panics and jumps for cover into several different
colored pots of paint. Animals living in and around the
village are awed by Giddy’s colorful appearance, and assume
that he is a god from another planet. They insist that he
accept the crown as king, and Giddy accepts out of fear.
Find out how young Giddy fares as king and if he is ever
reunited with his family in this classic folktale from
India. Discover some of the culture and traditions of India
through the captivating animations of this wonderful story.
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A young man’s search for his fortune soon turns into the
quest of a hero in this classic folktale from Ireland.
After learning the details of his father’s warrior past,
Fionn becomes intent on learning the ways of the warrior
so that he can avenge his father and gain his rightful
inheritance of leadership of the land’s warrior band.
Through stunning animation, this heroic tale captures
the culture and beauty of Ireland.
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Poor Rory O’Donohue. He has no story to tell. All he wants
to do is deliver the socks that his mother knitted, but each
encounter he has is stranger than the one before. Discover
the series of hilarious events that unfold in this comic
folktale from Ireland.
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King Solomon is the wisest man in the world! Or is he?
When the Queen of Sheba arrives for a visit, she sets a
task for King Solomon to discover if he is truly wise.
Find out how a small bee helps King Solomon to succeed,
teaching him that even a small creature can be of great
service to a king. Beautiful animations capture and
convey this traditional story from Israel.
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A wonderful lesson is learned in this delightful tale from
Japan. "The more we understand about someone else, the easier
it is not to be scared of them." Find out how, despite the
stories that they have been told about the mischievous and
conniving acts of foxes, two young children learn this
valuable lesson when they meet a friendly fox in the forest.
Discover some of the culture and traditions of the people
of Japan through the captivating animations of this moral
story.
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How does a poor shepherd boy become the Khan? Find out
how in this delightful folktale from Mongolia. A series
of humorous incidents lead young Tumur to the position
of ruler, but all he wants is to return home and work
as a shepherd boy. Watch how he comes to terms with his
new role and learns to act as a wise and brave leader.
Through the captivating animations of this old tale,
you will discover some of the culture and traditions
of the people of Mongolia.
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Meet Omuninyan — Namibia’s very own Cinderella. Harshly
treated by her stepmother and stepsister, she is saddened
when she finds that they have left for a great feast without
her. A wind spirit grants Omuninyan’s wish of attending, and
upon her arrival, she captures the heart of the chief’s son
before quickly departing. Find out how the chief’s son searches
high and low to find the woman whom he has chosen to be his bride.
Discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of
Namibia through the engaging animations of this delightful
folktale.
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According to legend, many rock formations in Norway are trolls
who were not able to take cover from daylight. In this classic
folktale, three sisters searching for their mother’s missing
hen encounter an enormous troll. "Will you be my sweetheart?"
asks the troll. The first and second sisters refuse, and are quickly
turned to stone. Find out how the youngest sister outwits the troll,
rescues her sisters and ensures that they will never have to fear
being captured by the troll again. Discover some of the culture
and traditions of Norway through the captivating animations of
this pourquoi story.
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Two birds, Podna and Podni, live happily in the forest, but
their lives are disrupted the day that the Raja insists on
Podni’s capture. He hears her beautiful voice when passing
by her nest and insists that she be kept at his palace so
that he may always enjoy her songs. It is up to Podna to
rescue her. With the help of some friends and a little bit
of magic, find out how little Podna saves his companion
while also teaching the Raja a valuable lesson. You will
discover some of the culture and traditions of the people
of Pakistan through the captivating animations of this
wonderful folktale.
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In many cultures, the summer solstice is a time for
celebration. There is a belief in Poland that on its
eve, the flower of a magical fern blossom and its
seeker can be rewarded with great riches. In this
classic folktale, young Pawel is lucky enough to
find and pick the flower of that fern. Find out
what happens when Pawel is granted all the money
and possessions that he desires, but is restricted
from sharing it. This moral story teaches the
lesson that happiness cannot always be measured
by wealth. Immerse yourself in the culture and
traditions of Poland through this captivating
animated tale.
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What good is a kingdom without any gold? In this folktale
from Poland, a king dreams of gold to ensure the wealth and
security of his kingdom. He rejoices on the day that he
receives seeds that grow gold from a traveler seeking refuge
during a storm. Find out what happens as the king and his
people eagerly await the harvest. Will the king’s wishes
come true with this golden crop? Or will a valuable lesson
be learned? Discover some of the culture and traditions of
Poland through the captivating animations of this wonderful
story.
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Set deep in the woods in wintertime, two young brothers watch
over their home while their parents are away. One night, Elder
pushes his younger brother out into the snow, claiming that all
he wants is “peace.” The younger sibling is stolen by Great
Grandfather Frost, and it is up to Elder to bring him back home.
Find out what happens at Great Grandfather Frost’s castle when
Elder arrives to rescue his brother in this classic folktale
from Russia. You will discover some of the culture and traditions
of the people of Russia through the captivating animations of
this wonderful story.
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Off to seek his fortune on his 21st birthday, Jack finds himself
in the Land of Enchantment. This land is ruled by the Green Man of
Knowledge, who strictly prohibits singing or happiness of any kind.
The Green Man offers Jack a proposition: he will receive as much gold
as he can carry if he successfully completes three challenges. However,
if he is unsuccessful, he will pay with his life. Find out how Jack
fares in this classic trickster tale from Scotland, and experience
some of the culture and traditions of the land through the captivating
animations of this classic story.
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This is the story of Scotland’s Loch Ness Kelpie — a shape-shifting
water horse that terrorizes the people who fish in the loch. Ewan,
his mother and his sister live in fear of going near the loch until
the day Ewan decides to face the beast himself. Find out how this
young boy defeats the monster, steals its source of power and leaves
it to simply swim back and forth in the loch forever. Through the
captivating animations of this classic beast folktale, you will
discover one version of this traditional tale from Scotland.
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Bukit Merah is a hill in Singapore. In English, it means
"red hill." According to Malay legend, it is called
Redhill because a mysterious event took place there many years
ago when the island was still populated by small fishing villages.
A young boy and his grandmother live atop that hill until the
day the boy angers the Raja’s advisor, and they have to flee
for their lives. See how the events unfold in this classic
pourquoi folktale from Singapore.
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Paradise! The animal kingdom has found great happiness living
in a garden that contains all that they need. But then a terrible
monster threatens to devour all the animals. Find out how the
tortoise uses his wisdom to outsmart the monster and save the
animals. Through captivating animations, this trickster tale
will delight you as you discover some of the traditional
culture and beliefs of the people of South Africa.
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Ummemo (translated as "the echo") lives in a cave atop
a mountain. Considered a dear friend by many, Ummemo shares in
the joy and sorrow of each animal friend that visits. When a
storm causes an enormous boulder to fall, completely covering
the cave opening, all of the animals of the mountain unite to
save Ummemo. Find out how they succeed so that they can hear
the sweet voice of Ummemo again. Discover some of the culture
and traditions of the people of South Africa through the
captivating animations of this campfire folktale.
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Once upon a time, there was an elderly tiger that yearned to
become human. He learned that in order for his dream to come
true, he had to eat three children before sunset. Find out
how this tiger was ingeniously defeated by a clever young
girl in this exciting and amusing trickster folktale from
Taiwan. Immerse yourself in some of the culture and traditions
of Taiwan through the captivating animations of this classic
tale.
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This hammer-wielding railroad legend is one of America’s greatest
folk heroes. Remembered for his fierce strength, remarkable dignity
and extraordinary compassion, John Henry helped to clear the way for
hundreds of miles of railroad tracks. He made the ultimate sacrifice
when he stood up to defend the jobs of his co-workers against a new
steam-powered drilling machine. Through the captivating animations
of this classic folktale, you will discover some of the values and
traditions of the American people.
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Poor, poor King March. He was born with horse ears that he keeps
hidden beneath his crown. When an upcoming ceremony calls for him
to remove his crown and place it at the feet of a mare, what will
he do? If he takes off his crown, it will guarantee healthy crops,
but the people will discover his secret. Find out what King March
does and how the crops turn out in this classic folktale from Wales.
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Young Merlin is constantly bullied and lives the life of an outcast.
His life changes on the day he is captured for sacrifice to what is
believed to be a restless mountain. It is then that he learns of his
ties to the spirit world and is infused with magical powers. Find out
how these powers change Merlin’s life and protect his kingdom in this
wonderful and heroic tale. Through the captivating animations of this
classic folktale, you will discover some of the culture and traditions
of the people of Wales.
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