
“The Enormous Turnip” is a short story about a family that discovers an enormous turnip in their garden and has to work together to try and pull it out of the ground. It is a perfect quick read.

“Clever Hedgehog and Saint Nicholas Day” is a lovely story with the true spirit of Saint Nicholas Day. Kids will read about dreams, gifts, and friendship.

Once upon a time, in a faraway forest, the King Grizzly Bear wanted to see the fastest among the animals. Let’s find together who the winner was.

In the classic fairy tale of The Ugly Duckling a Mama Duck is proud when her six ducklings hatch from their eggs. But one duckling does not look like the others?

It’s a story about how a simple pea helped to identify a princess. This version of “The Princess and the Pea” is a bit different from the story you may know.

“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is a classic fairy tale about a curious girl who enters the home of three bears while they are away.

The Ukrainian folk story “Seven Vines” teaches us the value of maintaining close relationships and caring for one another, especially within a family.

The Ukrainian folk story “The Magic Mitten” shows how different animals find shelter in a small mitten, and they find a way to coexist, showing us the importance of mutual respect.

“Two Bear Cubs and a Fox” a Hungarian folk tale, retold by Clever Hedgehog, explains what happens to those who can’t agree to share, or those who become greedy!

“A Rooster And A Bean Seed” a Ukrainian folk tale, retold by Clever Hedgehog, teaches us many things, like rushing through things, like eating, can lead to trouble. However, some situations require quick actions.

The Ukrainian folk tale “A Furry Thief (Sister Fox)” teaches that one should not trust “little foxes” who can deceive and steal. It is better to live honestly and hardworking.

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