Why the Monkey Still Has a Tail – Brazilian Fairy Tales
Once upon a time the monkey and the rabbit made a contract. The monkey was to kill all the butterflies and the rabbit was to kill all the snakes.
Category Bedtime Stories for Kids
BECUMA OF THE WHITE SKIN – James Stephens – Irish Fairy Tales
There are more worlds than one, and in many ways they are unlike each other. But joy and sorrow, or, ...
BEDLINGTON TERRIERS – Information About Dogs
BEDLINGTON TERRIERS - The Bedlington terrier is a clog of very deceptive appearance, and this may account in some degree ...
Bee Martin Bird – (KINGBIRD) – Birds for Kids
See him high in air in hot pursuit of that big, black, villainous crow, who dared try to rob his ...
Belgian Malinois Coloring Page – Funny Free Printable for Kids and Adults
Have fun coloring this free printable Funny Belgian Malinois coloring page, featuring one of the most intelligent and energetic dog ...
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG – Information About Dogs
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG - Many types of shepherd dogs have been developed in Europe, and doubtless a good many have ...
BELLING THE CAT – Aesop Fables for Kids
The Mice once called a meeting to decide on a plan to free themselves of their enemy, the Cat. At ...
BELTED KINGFISHER – Birds for Kids
Sharp eyes are necessary to see a little fish where sunbeams dance on the ripples and the refracted light plays ...
Bernese Mountain Dog Coloring Page Printable Free – For Kids and Adults
Celebrate the beauty of this gentle giant with a free printable Bernese Mountain Dog coloring page designed for kids and ...
Best Laminators for Printable Coloring Pages in 2026 (Parent & Teacher Tested)
If your child loves printable coloring pages, a laminator can save you money and make activities last much longer. Instead ...
BETH GELLERT – Celtic Fairy Tales
Print Llewelyn had a favourite greyhound named Gellert that had been given to him by his father-in-law, King John. He ...
BINNORIE – English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
ONCE upon a time there were two king's daughters who lived in a bower near the bonny mill-dams of Binnorie ...
Birds for Kids – LEAST SANDPIPER
Across the narrow beach we flit, One little sandpiper and I; And fast I gather, bit by bit, The scattered ...
Birds for Kids – SPOTTED SANDPIPER
Do you know the spotted sandpiper, teeter, tilt-up, teeter-tail, teeter-snipe, or tip-up, whichever you may choose to call it? As ...
Black Bull of Norroway – English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
IN Norroway, long time ago, there lived a certain lady, and she had three daughters: The oldest of them said ...
Black Capped Chickadee – Birds for Kids
Chicka-dee-dee: chicka-dee-dee: he introduces himself. How easy it would be for every child to know the birds if all would ...
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON – Birds for Kids
Called also: Quawk; Qua Bird When the night herons return to us from the South in April, they go straight ...
Blitz Wizards – Play Online
Find the object that is not in the picture in terms of color or shape. Click to start a game ...
Bloodhound Dog – Information About Dogs
Bloodhound Dog - The bloodhound is a dog of only medium size and, in spite of his name and reputation, ...
BLUE JAY BIRD – Birds for Kids
BLUE JAY - This vivacious, dashing fellow, harsh voiced and noisy, cannot be overlooked; for when a brightly colored bird, ...
BOB-WHITE Bird, Partridge bird – Birds for Kids
BOB-WHITE Bird, Partridge bird - What a cheerful contrast is Bob White's clear, staccato whistle to the drawling coo of ...
How Black Became White – Brazilian Fairy Tales
One often hears the saying that one cannot make black white or white black. I said something about it once upon a time to my Brazilian ama and she stared at me in surprise.
How the Pigeon Became a Tame Bird – Brazilian Fairy Tales
Once upon a time there was a father with three sons who had reached the age when they must go out into the world to earn their own living.
Why the Sea Moans – Brazilian Fairy Tales
Once upon a time there was a little princess who lived in a magnificent royal palace.
How the Brazilian Beetles Got Their Gorgeous Coats – Brazilian Fairy Tales
In Brazil the beetles have such beautifully coloured, hard-shelled coats upon their backs that they are often set in pins and necklaces like precious stones.
THE LITTLE PEOPLE – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
All children who live close to Mother Earth come to know and to see the fairies of the flowers, the woods, the rocks, and the waters.
WHY HOUNDS OUTRUN OTHER ANIMALS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Some wolves and panthers were chasing a bull that had been feeding in the valley near the woods.
GREEDY FAWN AND THE PORRIDGE – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
In the days when there was no one living in this country but the Indians, there were no houses; there were only Indian wigwams.
WHY THE INDIAN LOVES HIS DOG – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
The dog is the Indian's best friend. He is the comrade by day and the protector by night. As long as the Indian's dog has strength, he will fight for his friend.
WHY CROWS ARE POOR – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
After the Great Spirit had made the Red Children and had given them this beautiful land in which to live, he sent them a great gift,—the gift of the corn.
HOW MICE OVERCAME THE WARRIORS – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Once a tribe of the Iroquois became very warlike and cruel. They liked to follow the warpath rather than the hunting trails.
HOW TWO INDIAN BOYS SETTLED A QUARREL – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Flying Squirrel and Lightning Bow were two little Indian boys. They lived by Singing River, and they played from sunrise to sunset. They were as happy as the day was long.
WHY THE CHIPMUNK HAS BLACK STRIPES – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
At one time, the animals had tribes and chiefs, like men. It was when the porcupine was chief, that a council was called.
WHY THE ICE ROOF FELL – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
A great many winters ago, there lived at the foot of a certain lake a tribe of wicked Indians. These Indians were so fierce, and warlike, and wasteful, they went about destroying everything.
WHY THE WOODPECKER BORES FOR ITS FOOD – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Once upon a time, the Great Spirit left the Happy Hunting Ground and came to earth. He took the form of a poor, hungry man. He went from wigwam to wigwam, asking for food.
HOW THE WOMAN OVERCAME THE BEAR – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
An Indian woman built a wigwam in the deep wood. She was a brave woman. She had no fear.
WHAT THE ASH AND THE MAPLE LEARNED – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
Long ago, birds, trees, animals, and men knew each the language of the other, and all could talk together.
WHY THE GOLDFINCHES LOOK LIKE THE SUN – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
It was some moons after the coon outwitted the fox, before they again met. The coon was hurrying by, when the fox saw him.
HOW THE COON OUTWITTED THE FOX – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
A wise old raccoon sat up in a tree near the river where the bear lost his tail. The coon saw the fox play his foxy trick on the bear, and he did not like it.
WHY THE CUCKOO IS SO LAZY – Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers
The land was lean and hungry. The Old Man of the North Lodge had breathed upon the valley. His breath had frozen the corn, and there was no bread for the people.