Written by Melinda Lilly and illustrated by Charles Reasoner. The story revolves around an old witch who lives in a cave in a volcano with a fiery snake. The witch uses her wits to keep the serpent from destroying her village.

A story that tells the traditional Cora Indian tale in which Opossum outwits the larger and more powerful Iguana to return stolen fire to the people of the earth. Written by Jan M. Mike and illustrations by Charles Reasoner.

Tricked by a clever acquaintance, a poor Mexican still manages to turn ashes into gold. Retold by Katherine Maitland and illustrated by Elise Mills.

As part of the "Greetings!" series, the book aims to introduce children to diverse cultural narratives, fostering an appreciation for global folklore and storytelling traditions. Written by Patricia Almada and illustrated by Christina Gonzalez.

The tale revolves around Prince Tuzan's efforts to solve the riddle of the drum to marry a beautiful princess. Story written and retold by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Tony Chen.

The story tells a Mexican folktale about a lazy boy who learns a lesson about lying. Written by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Friso Henstra.