The Goblin Pony is a cautionary tale from France. Would a story like this keep you inside on a windy night?

The Sunchild is based on a Greek tale about a woman who longs for a child. The Sun sends her a child, but what will happen when it is time for the girl to return to the Sun?

The Cunning Hare is a Native American story. A young hare surprises his grandmother by catching fish, but how can grandmother cook the fish with no fire?

What Came of Picking Flowers comes to us from Portugal. It’s a story of magic, transformation, deception, and family.

Welcome to Legends of Film, an interview series brought to you by William Chamberlain and Clint Tatum, staff members at the Main Library. This debut episode features an interview with filmmaker Richard Blackburn, writer and director of the cult film favorite Lemora: a Child’s Tale of the Supernatural.

How the Wicked Tanuki was Punished is a Japanese tale about a wicked and selfish animal outsmarted by his own son.

The Husband of the Rat’s Daughter is a Japanese tale; it will be familiar to fans of Stonecutter, though the ending is not so harsh.

The Three Snake Leaves is another tale that comes to us from the Brothers Grimm. Surprising to many, this is a tale of revenge and death.

Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle is much like Cinderella – minus the evil stepmother and stepsisters! In this story collected by the Brothers Grimm, magic helps a girl win the love of a prince.