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Folktales are full of rich, cultural detail. They tell us about customs of hospitality and community traditions of leadership and decision-making. They offer us wonderful words and phrases to savor and enjoy. Stories may come from a particular country and culture, but they "love to travel," and happily adapt to new settings. Stories are the common language of the world.

Australia

How the Kangaroo Got Her Pouch

How the Selfish Goannas Lost Their Wives

Secret of Dreaming (The)