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Mousedeer    by Charles Bryce
Price: $3.99 USD. 12460 words. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 17, 2009. .

A children’s favourite in Southeast Asia for 1000 years, the little Mousedeer outsmarts jungle bullies. Each of the ten stories is self-contained, and authentic to the tradition of imparting correct behaviour. As every Mum knows, a child needs guidance. The well-proven method of centuries is employed here, read-aloud fun. Ages 4 and up.
Besop's Fables    by Barry Daniels
Price: $2.00 USD. 16090 words. Published on September 1, 2009. .

Aesop Updated: The Sequel: More answers to questions you never asked: Where is Political Correctness in the 22nd. Century? Why did the Unicorn become extinct? Did Momma really know best? How do you spot a loser? Were the Good Old Days really that good? And why is the Prince of Paradoxia living on the street? Who knows? Well, you will, if you can spare $2.
Solar Girl and Lunar Boy    by Gabriel Constans
Price: $4.00 USD. 4810 words. Published on November 16, 2009. .

Solar Girl and Lunar Boy is a delightful collection of children stories that taps into their personal inner light to vanquish fear of the unknown (Solar Girl); humorously transforms a common experience from sadness to joy (No Smiling On Wednesdays); breaks stereotypes and teaches earthquake safety in Quake, Shake and Roll; and explores the world of ants and the environment, in As Precious As Gold.
Chasing Illusions    by Trish Lamoree
Price: $2.99 USD. 50680 words. Published on January 28, 2010. .

A lonely crow takes a trip beyond the world of illusions in search of the legendary Howard Christy Crow. Dragons, Crows, Fanciful Creatures! Each with a story to tell about the lessons that bring the searching soul just that much closer to that ever-elusive thing called wisdom. 8 Original Fables One Fantastic Journey From adolescent crushes to heart-wrenching adult decisions.
The Skin of Lions: Rwandan Folk Tales and Fables    by Gabriel Constans
You set the price! 2580 words. Published on January 31, 2010. .

This is a picture book collection from Rwanda. At one time all of the children in this book lived on the streets. The stories are from their personal experiences, traditional folk tales or creative imaginations. They continue a thousand-year-old oral tradition and speak for all of those that have been silenced. Author royalties go to the Rwanda Orphan's Project at www.rwandanorphansproject.org.
The Forester's Helper    by Jeff Cross
Price: $0.99 USD. 2410 words. Published on March 6, 2010. .

The Celtic story of old, "The Goose Girl" has been a favorite for hundreds of years. After reading the story I found it difficult to understand. This is my version of the several hundred year old fable. Now it is a very easy read for young folks who take our electronic world for granted. They too will be able to understand the message that the wise old story tellers of yesteryear were conveying.
The Fruit Tree    by Jeff Cross
Price: Free! 1120 words. Published on March 22, 2010. .

This is a very short story, or perhaps more a fable, designed especially for school aged children dealing with bullies and learning about responsibility. This short story has a moral, or perhaps is moral, something not found often. This entertaining piece may be just what the doctor ordered.
The Color of the Wind: Fables for All Ages    by Theosis Books
Price: $0.99 USD. 15550 words. Published on May 11, 2010. .

Zany humor and deep insight highlight these fables from the animal kingdom. Author Theodore J. Nottingham offers readers of all ages a joyride through fantasies that are guaranteed to bring laughter and reflection on our relationship to Earth and to her children.This collection of contemporary fables, with its blend of amusement and wisdom, is a delight for the young and the young at heart.
In The Light Of Memory    by Leonardo Lunanero
You set the price! 18370 words. Published by William Pascoe  on May 25, 2010. .

A set of framed tales in the fabulist style, influenced by authors such as Calvino and Borges and antique narrative traditions. A deathless wanderer helps a boy to the end of his story.
Temba TutuSnail: The Rainbow Chaser of Africa    by Bruce Cohen
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words. Published on July 29, 2010. .

A Zen-like fable of a garden snail's heroic attempt to capture a rainbow, showing that all it takes is an empty mind and a little chutzpah to get what you really need. For kids of all ages.