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44) Peachboy
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Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.
47) Baby rattlesnake
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Willful Baby Rattlesnake throws tantrums to get his rattle before he's ready, but he misuses it and learns a lesson.
48) Rabbit's gift
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Woodland animals, each thinking of his neighbor, share a turnip left on their doorstep.
52) Finn McCoul
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Retells the Irish folktale in which the giant Finn McCoul and his very clever wife defeat the brutish giant Cuculin.
53) Aesop's fables
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An illustrated adaptation of fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop.
57) Unicorns
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A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of unicorns, the spiral-horned mythological creatures known for their benevolence. Also included is a story from folklore about a unicorn's generosity.
58) The Firebird
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With the aid of his magical Horse of Power, a young archer fulfills the increasingly difficult requests of Tsar Ivan and wins the hand of Princess Vasilissa.