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A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

Märchen bildet in China kein streng gesondertes Gebiet. Von den Ammengeschichten und Fabeln bis zu Göttermythen, Sagen und Novellen sind die Grenzen durchaus schwankend. Zur Zeit des Kaisers Yau lebte ein Fürst, namens Hou I, der war ein starker Held und guter Schütze.

Enter ancient worlds, meet legendary heroes, and discover fascinating myths from the incredible kingdoms of China, India, Japan, and Thailand!

Aladdin macht seiner Mutter große Sorgen, denn er treibt sich lieber auf der Straße herum, als zuhause im Bazar mitzuhelfen. Als er zum ersten Mal die Prinzessin Badrulbudur sieht und sich über beide Ohren in sie verliebt, ist mit ihm gar nichts mehr anzufangen. Doch da taucht ein Zauberer auf, der genau so einen Tagträumer wie Aladdin für seine dunklen Machenschaften sucht. Und so beginnt für den naiven Jungen ein Abenteuer, das ihm Mut, Klugheit und starke Nerven abverlangt.

Les histoires de Chen Jiang Hong mêlent les légendes, la culture et l'histoire de la Chine à des sentiments et des questions universels pour les enfants d'aujourd'hui.

This folktale explains why Chinese people no longer choose long names for their children.

Im Dungting-See ist ein Berg. In dem Berge ist ein Loch. Es ist so tief, dass es keinen Boden hat. Einst ging ein Fischer dort vorüber, der glitt aus und fiel hinein. Er kam in eine Gegend voll gewundener Wege, die über Berg- und Talhänge führten mehrere Meilen weit.

Bhutan is a magical place. A land full of wild and wonderful animals, both real and imaginary. A culture where the rawness of the ancient past and the complex reality of the present bump into one another, into what feels like a blur to us foreigners, but is understandable and logical for the Bhutanese, especially the country folk. This tale is a quest to obtain wisdom from an ancient wise source. Wisdom on how to help humans stop polluting the countryside and once more respect the timeless bond between them and all other living things.

This inspiring story follows Kavi, a young caterpillar who loses his wings due to a witch’s curse. To reclaim them, he must complete a scavenger hunt that teaches him essential lessons on health and self-care—like how to sleep better, eat mindfully, and manage his thoughts. Along the way, Kavi meets helpful friends, including Emma, who guide him through the challenges. With each clue, listeners learn practical wellness tips in a fun, relatable way.

¿Cómo es posible que en lugares tan distantes del mundo se hayan inventado historias tan similares? ¿Es el mismo cuento que viajó de tierra en tierra y fue cambiando en cada una? ¿O en tierras distantes, distintas personas inventaron historias semejantes? La serpiente mágica es una versión china de muchas historias similares a La bella y la Bestia.

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Two children search for a legendary dragon's magic in this enchanting fantasy, perfect for readers ages 9-13! There is a secret that every child knows: Magic is real. But by the time children turn thirteen, they forget that magic is anything but make-believe. Mengyao wants to remember. Born in a...

A tween finds herself on an epic adventure across an underwater kingdom in this inventive middle-grade fantasy inspired by Korean folklore—based on the viral TikTok musical by composer-lyricist and rising star Julia Riew. Jung doesn’t believe in magic—not the powerful dragons, mystical sea...

From the award-winning author of the Lei and the Legends duology comes a sharp new fantasy about a Hawaiian boy who can transform into what people fear most: a shark. In a small Hawaiian village, Nohea is the latest son in a long line of male ancestors with a horrible secret: He’s half-human...

In this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now, her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it.

In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends—two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends’ advice, or he’ll be left out to dry.

Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China. His ministers take advantage of the boy emperor by stealing rice, gold, and precious stones. But Ming Da has a plan. He orders his tailors to make him “magical” new clothes that only honest people can see. Can Ming Da outsmart his ministers and save his country?

When the universe sends a life preserver, Evie knows to grab it. So it’s weird when a talking monkey shows up and tells her that her plain, hardworking tailor mother was actually the head of a guild of magical weavers who control the fate of humanity. He also comes bearing the information that her mother is trapped in Diyu, the Chinese underworld, and that only Evie can get her back. No pressure.

A child is told a bedtime tale about how the 12 animals of the Korean zodiac came together to save a young character on their quest for a plant known to have healing properties in this book.

Introducing "The Curse of The Cat's Eye" by Baseerat Javed, narrated by Michelle Ochitwa – a spellbinding journey that transports listeners into a world of adventure, courage, and timeless wisdom.