This is a fantastic treasury of stories from around the world retold for young children. It contains five traditional tales with illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme": " Aladdin & his Magical Lamp" (Persia) " Brer Rabbit Down the Well" (United States) " How Zebras Got their Stripes" (Africa) " Why the Sea is Salty" (Korea) & " The Dragon Painter" (China). Each story is beautifully illustrated & perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone."