This vibrantly illustrated family treasury presents ten enchanting stories from around the globe, all perfect for reading aloud. Their sources range from Japan and Senegal to India and Italy

Translated from the French

I. The wrath of the gods. Moses in Egypt (The Bible, The Old Testament) -- Izanagi and Izanami (Japan) -- II. The foolishness of the animals. The sparrow and the hen (Africa) -- How the elephant was punished (India) -- Apophis the serpent (Egypt) -- III. The epics of heroes. Romulus and Remus (Rome) -- Son of heaven (Senegal) -- Ulysses and the sirens (Greece) -- IV. The sun gods. Helios's chariot (Greece) -- Destruction of humankind (Egypt)