Native American Stories

The Boy Who Went To Live With The Seals
A story about having the courage to be what you want to be.

The Rough Faced Girl
A Native American Cinderella story.

Big Long Man and Mountain Lion
A story that tells the way each person does things is special and important.

Bird Man
Be very sure that what you wish for is what you really want, because you may get your wish.
(Big Long Man and Bird Man on one tape)

Japanese Stories

The Boy Who Drew Cats
Follow where your heart leads you, using wisdom as your guide.

Ho Ichi The Earless
Appreciate yourself for who you are.

Snow Woman
Treat others as you wish to be treated.

European Stories

Dear As Salt
Love and being loved is as dear as life itself.

The Treasure
(Eastern European) The best treasures are close to home. 

Jatakas Stories

Foolish Rabbit
Learn what you do not understand so that you can make your own decisions.

Prince Five Weapons
Use your special talents to do good for others.

Great Joy
(from a Buddhist Jataka)
Giving kindness will reward you. 

Rafe’s Originals

Will’s Mammoth
Believe in your dreams.
(Recommended: School Library Journal)

Kogi
Walk in someone’s shoes to understand who they are.   

The Lost Princess
Some things are destined to be.   

The Brave Little Parrot
Be ready to do what you can to help others.