Book Series · 4 Books

Stories from Around the World Books

In order from The Tortoise's Gift to The Mother of Monsters.

The Stories from Around the World series is a set of 4 chapter books by Lari Don and Fran Parnell, published between 2012 and 2020. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 50 pages.

The Tortoise's Gift
Masha and the Bear
The Mother of Monsters
The Tortoise's Gift
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail
Masha and the Bear
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Tortoise's Gift
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

The Tortoise's Gift

By Lari Don, Melanie Williamson (Illustrator)

A magical tree holds the key to survival, but only one animal can unlock its secret name.

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Summary: In a land parched by drought, animals are desperate for the fruit of a magical tree. The catch? They must remember its elusive name. As each creature tries and fails, tension mounts. Who will finally succeed in this test of memory and wit? This vibrant retelling of a Zambian folktale invites readers into a world where persistence and cleverness are the keys to survival. Discover which animal will triumph in this enchanting tale of mystery and determination.
The complete set

Stories from Around the World Series

4 books · Published 2012–2020

Series
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$674

The Tortoise's Gift

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

A magical tree holds the key to survival, but only one animal can unlock its secret name.

Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Can the princesses escape the monsters' grasp after being turned into oranges?

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$674

Masha and the Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

A girl must outsmart a bear to escape his forest home.

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$674

The Mother of Monsters

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A fearless girl angers a monster, unleashing chaos. Can a hunter save the village?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Stories from Around the World series?

There are 4 books in the Stories from Around the World series. It began with The Tortoise's Gift in 2012, and the newest book, The Mother of Monsters, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Stories from Around the World books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Stories from Around the World to life.

01

Lari Don

Author
02

Fran Parnell

Author
03

Melanie Williamson

Illustrator
04

Sophie Fatus

Illustrator

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