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Myths & Fables

The stories from this section come from all over the world and some of them have been told to children for hundreds of years.

Sub-headings:

African

Asian

Caribbean

European

Native American

Classics

Multinational

Resources in this category:

American Folklore
http://www.americanfolklore.net/

At this website you will find folklore and fables from all 50 states. Read your favorite tall tales here, along with stories perfect for telling besides campfires, ghost stories, stories from different ethnic groups in America, and even a section with Canadian folklore. Search by topic or by location – here you can find folklore from your state and every other one too! Teachers can find lesson plans here as well.

Archibald J.X. McWondrous McReady
http://www.archibaldjx.com/

This web site is actually an 18 chapter fairy-tale about a magical frog named "Archibald J.X. McWondrous McReady", a "Contemporary Classical Fairy Tale Meant for Reading Aloud" complete with illustrations.

The Blue Fairy Book
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/LanBlue.html

The first volume of Andrew Lang's popular retellings of "fairy tales."

Chateau Meddybemps
http://www.meddybemps.com/index.html

Have fun exploring the world of Meddybemps, where jellybeans grow on vines. This site lets you play word games, read funny stories, and visit a gallery of amazing beans. Teachers and parents can find resources, too, including recommended book lists on different subjects.

Fable Vision Place
http://www.fablevision.com/place/index.html

With a click of your mouse you can turn the pages of these interactive stories before heading to the Fable Arcade to play some games. The games require Shockwave.

Stories To Tell Children
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new?id=BryStor&t...

Fifty-one stories by Sara Cone Bryant with some suggestions for telling stories. A good selection of traditional tales and old favorites.

Story Book Castle
http://www.storybookcastle.com/

This site has both well known classic fables (including a special section for Aesop’s Fables) as well as ones that you might not know yet! There are also online picture books, educational activities, and printable coloring pages. Many stories are translated into different languages (mostly French and German).

Story Hour
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/storyhour/

Read an original story or listen to one narrated to you. Some stories are even written by kids!

SurLaLune Fairy Tale Pages
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/

Read fairy tales from around the world! Discover the history of stories. Find out what other people think about the tales.

Webtime Stories
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/webtime/index.html

"Webtime Stories is an annotated collection of web sites for people who love children's literature. Whether your interest is picture books, science fiction, fairy tales or just plain fun, Webtime Stories has something for you. Each site has an introduction that describes its personality and details highlights."

Whootie Owl's Stories to Grow By
http://www.storiestogrowby.com/

Myths and fables from around the world, with adventures, animal tales, kings & queens, farmers and villagers, magical creatures, and riddles.

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