Author: Suzanne I Barchers

When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. But his wife Kumba steps in to warn that the lion is an evil wizard. The lion-man proves no match for the …

This is a story of love between an adventure-loving king and his queen who travels in disguise as a lute player to save the king after he is imprisoned during one of his journeys. Themes: devotion, i …

A princess marries a man she loves in spite of his impending death. Due to her devotion and persistence, she is granted a wish, which she uses wisely. Themes: love, devotion, bravery. …

When the king dies, the queen and her three daughters must work to survive. A giant steals from their garden, and then steals the daughters. The princesses outwit the giant to return home. Themes: in …

Tokoyo, a skilled diver, is devoted to her father who has been banished by the emperor. She goes in search of him and in the process kills a sea dragon, breaking an evil spell. Tokoyo and her father …

Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the lion and her dreams of a better life intersect in a most unusual way. Themes: compassion, bravery, pers …

The friends are happy it is Field Day! But then they learn there is no race for turtles. How can the friends help the turtles have fun too? …

It’s Ted’s birthday and everyone’s forgotten the important date! How do the friends save the day and come up with the perfect gift? It’s a surprise you’ll have to discover. …

Every day the blue jays find a way to bother Ted. Will these bully birds keep Ted inside or will his friends find a way to help? …

When a young woman is captured and brought under the spell of the feared Bunyip, one brave hunter sets out to save her. And while his bravery is finally rewarded, it is thought the Bunyip still looks …

In the far north of Canada, daylight disappears for much of the year. This Inuit legend describes how the First People of Canada explained the sun’s return to their remote lands. …

Sadiki fears the worst when he is tossed from his ship in a storm. But a chance encounter with a serpent changes his life and that of the Pharoah. …

In Norway, the cold winds blow from the north. But when the wind blows away the flour carried by the baker’s young son, he sets out on a journey to insist it be returned. Themes: perseverance, intell …

Pip has a problem. Tab promised to make lunch for the big picnic. But when Pip arrives, nothing is ready. How do Pip and Tab work together to make the picnic a success? …

When things begin to disappear, the friends want to know who is responsible. Can they forgive the thief and turn a fiend into a friend? …

Bun loves to wear hats. She’s very creative. But when she hears her friends make fun of her hats, Bun is sad. How will the friends cheer her up? …

The friends find a treasure that doesn’t belong to them. Should they keep it? Or should they try to find the owner? …

Sox can’t wait for the big race. But Tab decides to run in the race and asks Sox to help him train. Sox knows Tab is slow. Will Tab slow Sox down or will Sox run to win? …