Some of our favorite folk tales from all around the world. Travel to South America, Africa, Asia and Europe on today's cultural tour of folklore and fairy tales! Stories included in this episode include:

These Will Carry You Far

A live recording of a West African folktale about a girl who keeps her mother's lessons close to her heart. To learn more about Charlotte Blake Alston visit www.charlotteblakealston.com

Sambalele

This story, adapted from a Brazilian folktale and told with the help of an audience of children, will be sure to be stuck in your head for some time to come. Monkeys often get into a lot of trouble in the folktale world, and this one is no exception. To learn more about Rosie Cutrer visit www.rosiecutrer.com

The Man Who Could Make the Trees Blossom

Alton Chung is known for his great command of character, among other things. Often drawing from the different parts of his cultural heritage, Alton shares many ancient stories from Japan just like this one. To learn more about Alton Chung visit www.altonchung.com

The Fairy Flag

Milbre Burch is one of the great stage storytellers and academics of our time. For many years, Milbre had a great working relationship with Jane Yolen and often brought to life many of Jane's fabulous stories such as this one. To learn more about Milbre Burch visit www.kindcrone.com