AustLit

'A romantic folktale about a couple who are not permitted to see each other because they had become lazy after their marriage. However, on the seventh day of the seventh moon the magpies help the sad couple to meet' (Source: contents page).

While seeking termites with her digging stick, the echidna accidentally kills the marsupial mole. This is a Dreaming story from the Western Desert region around the Warburton Ranges.

'Kanchil, a cunning little mouse deer, outsmarts the tigers who visit the island of Borneo, a part of Indonesia, to demand food. They are so frightened by what they are told that they never return. Even today people do not often see a tiger on the island of Borneo' (source: contents page).

'Story about a camel who is persuaded to carry a jackal across a river to find food for their dinner. However, as soon as the jackal finishes eating he yelps and howls, attracting all the villagers. The poor camel is caught and beaten, but the jackal discovers that it does not pay to be so selfish' (source: contents page).

'Folktale about a princess who will not be content until she knows the origin of her mysterious husband, the Ruby Prince. Her willfulness forces him to return to his people but with the help of a clever servant she wins him back forever' (source: contents page)

'The monkeys of Lopburi in Thailand, a kingdom of South East Asia, are very friendly and playful but they used to be very angry and bad-tempered. A wise old monkey who was very concerned about the situation organised a masked ball. Everyone had a lovely time and the monkeys learnt what fun it is to be friendly and happy' (source: contents page).

'Momotaro is one of Japan's favourite folktale characters. In this exciting adventure he saves his country from the terrible devils with the help of his friends—the dog, the monkey and the pheasant—and returns to his parents' home bearing lots of treasures and the king devil's horns' (source: contents page).