Stone soup: An inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together -- The five Chinese brothers: A unique supernatural strength saves five brothers from trouble -- Lon Po Po: The Asian version of the classic fairy tale Red Riding Hood -- The stonecutter: Tasaku is a lowly cutter of stone who longs for power.

"Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears": A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? "A story, a story": Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them - and caught three sly creatures to get them. "Who's in Rabbit's house?": Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't...

In 1890 New England, Mother and Father are two hard-working people of the land. Father is going to build a new barn. Mother wants the new house she has long been promised. Despite the love and respect between those who strive and work to build a life together, sometimes the most difficult thing to see may be the needs of those who are closest to you.