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A region-by-region list of fairy and folk tales collected and retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders (1886–1988). Regions (or cultural groups) are as listed by Manning-Sanders in either the table of contents, the forewords or the introductions of her various fairy tale anthologies. This list contains most of the fairy-tale titles that have links from Manning-Sanders' biography page. Exceptions are Stories from the English and Scottish Ballads and A Book of Magical Beasts, an anthology of others' works that she edited.

Africa

• The Kindly Ghost, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Mainu the Frog, A Book of Magic Animals
• Niassa and the Ogre, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• The Pick Handle, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The Seven Monsters, A Book of Monsters
• The spirits in the rat-hole, The Haunted Castle
• Terry Gong-Gong, Fox Tales
• The Two Wizards, A Book of Wizards and A Choice of Magic
• Walker by Moonlight, The Three Witch Maidens
• What Came of Quarreling, A Book of Magic Horses
• What did you do? Fox Tales

Alaska

• The Caribou Wife, Folk and Fairy Tales

Alsace

• The Kittle-Kittle Car, A Book of Devils and Demons

American Indian

• Adventures of Coyote, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Adventures of Rabbit, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Beautiful Girl, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Beaver and Porcupine, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Fat Grandmother, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Forbidden Valley, The Haunted Castle
• Good Man and Bad Man, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Grasshopper and Fox, Tortoise Tales
• Hare Running, Tortoise Tales
• The Magic Pebble, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Micabo's Island, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Napi and Nip, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Ogre, the Sun, and the Raven, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Otter Heart and the Magic Kettle, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Proud Girl and Bold Eagle, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Rabbit and the Wolves, Tortoise Tales
• Raven and the Wicked One, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Raven Boy and Little Hawk, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Smoke Bones, Folk and Fairy Tales
• Snake Ogre, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Star Maiden, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Sun Arrow, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Tortoise and the Children, Tortoise Tales
• Tortoise and Ogre, Tortoise Tales
• Ugly Thing, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Young Mouse, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Zini and the Witches, Red Indian Folk and Fairy Tales

Arabia

• Aladdin, A Book of Wizards and A Choice of Magic
• The Four Abdallahs, A Book of Mermaids
• Hassan the Ropemaker, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• Little Mukra, A Book of Dwarfs

Archangel

• The Leeshy Cat, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Princess's Slippers, A Book of Princes and Princesses and A Choice of Magic

Australia

• The Bunyip, Old Witch Boneyleg
• Crow and the Pelicans, The Haunted Castle
• Goralasi and the Spectres, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Austria

• Oda and the Snake, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Tailor and the Hunter, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard

Bavaria

• Plain Peter, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard

Bohemia

• Dunber, A Book of Monsters
• The Giants in the Valley, The Three Witch Maidens
• Johnny and the Witch-Maidens, A Book of Witches and A Choice of Magic
• Long, Broad and Sharpsight, A Book of Wizards and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Princess in the Iron Tower, A Book of Magic Horses
• Rubizal and the Miller's Daughter, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Rubizal's Black Horse, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Spook and the Pigs, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Bosnia

• The Magic Bridle, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• What Happened to Ivan, A Book of Kings and Queens

Brittany

• The Groach of the Isle of Lok, A Book of Mermaids
• Little Barbette, A Book of Magic Animals
• The Magic Belt, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• Margrette, A Book of Mermaids
• The North-west Wind, A Book of Magic Animals
• Pippi Menou and the Hanging Palace, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• The White Cat and the Green Snake, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• The White Lamb, A Book of Charms and Changelings

Bukovina

• The Hazel-Nut Child, A Book of Dwarfs

Carpathian Mountains

• The Little Red Mannikin, A Book of Devils and Demons

Caucasus

• The little cake, Fox Tales

China

• Baskets in a Little Cart, A Book of Dragons
• Chien Tang, A Book of Dragons
• Chien-Nang, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Football on a Lake, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Yellow Dragon, A Book of Dragons

Cornwall

• Barker's Knee, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Betty Stogs' Baby, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Boy and the Bull, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Bucca Dhu and Bucca Gwidden, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Cherry, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Cock-Crow Stone, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Crowza Stones, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Demon Mason, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Duffy and the Devil, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Fairies on the Gump, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• From the Head Downward, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Giant Holiburn, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Giant of the Mount, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• How Jack Made His Fortune, A Book of Magic Horses
• Jack the Giant-Killer, A Book of Giants
• The Knockers of Ballowal, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Lutey and the Mermaid, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Lyonesse, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Madgy Figgey and the Sow, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Master Billy, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Mermaid in Church, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Mr Noy, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Parson Wood and the Devil, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Peepan Pee, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Peter and the Piskies, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Piskie Thresher, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Saint Margery Daw, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Saint Neot, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Skillywidden, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Small People's Cow, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Sneezy Snatcher and Sammy Small, A Book of Giants
• The Spriggans' Treasure, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Tinner, the Dog, the Jew, and the Cake, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Tom and Giant Blunderbus, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• Tredrill, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Tregeagle, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Two Sillies, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Wish-hound, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Witch of Fraddam, Peter and the Piskies: Cornish Folk and Fairy Tales

Corsica

• Golden Hair, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins and A Choice of Magic

Creole

• Hyena and Hare, Tortoise Tales

Czechoslovakia

• King Josef, A Book of Kings and Queens and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Little pot, cook!, The Haunted Castle
• The Tailor, the Devil, and the Frogs, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Water Nick, A Book of Cats and Creatures

Denmark

• Esben and the Witch, A Book of Witches and A Choice of Magic
• Franz the Garden Boy, A Book of Magic Horses
• Heaven Forbid!, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Little Wonder, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• Mons Tro, A Choice of Magic
• Nils in the Forest, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• Rake Up!, A Book of Mermaids and A Choice of Magic
• A Ride to Hell, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Sir Green Hat and the Wizard, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• The Spook and the Beer Barrel, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Story of Maia, A Book of Dwarfs
• Sven and Lilli, A Book of Mermaids and A Choice of Magic
• Tossen the Fool, Old Witch Boneyleg
• Tripple-Trapple, A Book of Devils and Demons
• The Troll's Little Daughter, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The White Dove, A Book of Witches

East Africa

• Fox and Weasel, Fox Tales
• Tortoise and Elephant, Tortoise Tales

Egypt

• Fox and Crow, Fox Tales

England

• The Cauld Lad of Hilton, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Golden Ball, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Jack and the Beanstalk, A Book of Giants and A Choice of Magic
• Little Jip, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Old Tommy and the Spectre, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Old Witch, A Book of Witches and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Small-tooth Dog, A Book of Magic Animals
• Sneezy Snatcher and Sammy Small, A Choice of Magic

Estonia

• The Cook and the House Goblin, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Fox the gooseherd, Fox Tales
• The Goblins at the Bath House, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins and A Choice of Magic
• The Hat, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• The Haunted Castle, The Haunted Castle
• The Lake, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Water Drops, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Ethiopia

• Hare's Ears, Tortoise Tales

Finland

• The fish cart, Fox Tales
• The Flute Player, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Rabbit and Our Old Woman, Tortoise Tales
• Something Wonderful, A Book of Devils and Demons and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The well, Fox Tales

Flanders

• Rich Woman, Poor Woman, A Book of Wizards

France

• The Antmolly Birds, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Beauty and Her Gallant, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Broken Pitcher, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Dapple Horse, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Gold Dragoon, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Handsome Apprentice, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• Jonnikin and the Flying Basket, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The King of the Crows, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Leg of Gold, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Little Milleress, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Magic Wand, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Night of Four Times, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Nine White Sheep, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• Pappa Greatnose, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Prince of the Seven Golden Cows, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• Princess Felicity, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• The Small Men and the Weaver, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Snake Monster, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Son of the King of Spain, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Sword of the Stone, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• Tam and Tessa, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Thirteen Flies, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Young Shepherd, Jonnikin and the Flying Basket: French Folk and Fairy Tales

French Canada

• Jon and his Brothers, A Book of Magic Animals and Folk and Fairy Tales

Gascony

• The Blacksmith and the Devil, A Book of Devils and Demons

Georgia

• The Giant and the Dwarf, A Book of Giants

Germany

• The Brave Little Tailor, A Book of Giants
• The Cobbler and the Dwarfs, A Book of Dwarfs
• The Comb, the Flute and the Spinning Wheel, A Book of Mermaids
• The Curse of the Very Small Man, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The Dancing Pigs, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Donkey Lettuce, A Book of Witches
• The Dragon and His Grandmother, A Book of Dragons
• Elsa and the Bear, A Book of Magic Animals
• Fir Cones, A Book of Dwarfs
• The Girl Who Picked Strawberries, A Book of Dwarfs and A Choice of Magic
• The Gold Stag, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Golden Kingdom, The Haunted Castle
• Ha! ha! ha!, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Hansel and Gretel, A Book of Witches
• The Imp Cat, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Inn of the Stone and Spectre, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Katchen the Cat, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• Lazy Hans, A Book of Witches
• The Little Tailor and the Three Dogs, A Book of Ogres and Trolls and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Mannikin Spanalong, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• Peter, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The queen in the garden, The Haunted Castle
• Rapunzel, A Book of Witches
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, A Book of Dwarfs
• Tangletop, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Three Dogs, A Book of Dragons
• The Three Golden Hairs of the King of the Cave Giants, A Book of Giants
• The Three Little Men in the Wood, A Book of Dwarfs
• Thumbkin, A Book of Dwarfs
• The very little man, Fox Tales

Greece

• Alas!, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Bay-Tree Maiden, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Beardless One, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Big Matsiko, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Cats, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Constantes and the Dragon, A Book of Dragons and A Choice of Magic
• The Cunning Old Man and the Three Rogues, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Damian and the Dragon, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Dragon of the Well, A Book of Dragons
• The Four Fishes, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Golden Casket, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The King's Beard, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Lion, the Tiger and the Eagle, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Luck, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Melodious Napkin, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• My Candlestick, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• My Lady Sea, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Nine Doves, A Book of Dragons and A Choice of Magic
• Penteclemas and the Pea, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Pepito, A Book of Dragons
• The Prince and the Vizier's Son, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Sleeping Prince, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Sneezing Ring, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Three Precepts, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Twins, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• The Wild Man, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales
• Yiankos, Damian and the Dragon: Modern Greek Folk-Tales

Greek Isles

• Selim and the Snake Queen, A Book of Kings and Queens and Folk and Fairy Tales

Gypsy

• Bald Pate, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Black Dog of the Wild Forest, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Brian and the Fox, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Brigands and the Miller's Daughter, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Deluded Dragon, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Dog and the Maiden, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Dragon and the Stepmother, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Fedor and the Fairy, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• The Foam Maiden, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• Happy Boz'll, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Hen That Laid Diamond Eggs, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• It All Comes To Light, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Jack and His Golden Snuff-Box, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Jankyn and the Witch, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Little Bull-Calf, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Little Fox, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Little Nobleman, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• An Old King and His Three Sons of England, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Old Soldier and the Mischief, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Red King and the Witch, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Riddle, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Snake, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Sylvester, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Tale of a Foolish Brother and of a Wonderful Bush, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Three Princesses and the Unclean Spirit, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Tinker and His Wife, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales
• Tropsyn, The Red King and the Witch: Gypsy Folk and Fairy Tales

Hanover

• The Porridge Pot, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard

Hartz Mountains

• The Eighteen Soldiers, The Three Witch Maidens

Holland

• The Sailor and the Devil, Folk and Fairy Tales

Hungary

• The Adventures of Pengo, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Cock and the Hen, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Dummling, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Enchanted Prince, A Book of Princes and Princesses and A Choice of Magic
• The Fairy Helena, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Fiddle, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Giant Babolna, Old Witch Boneyleg
• Gisella and the Goat, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Glass Man and the Golden Bird, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• A Handful of Hay, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Hans and His Master, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins and A Choice of Magic
• In the wolf pit, Fox Tales
• Ironhead, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Jack at Hell Gate, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Kate Contrary, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Little Firenko, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Lost Children, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Melitsa the Beautiful, The Haunted Castle
• The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Nine Ravens, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Peppercorn Oxen, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Prince Mirko, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Ram with the Golden Fleece, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Secret-Keeping Boy, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Seven Simons, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Silver Penny, A Book of Wizards and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Spotted Cow, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Three Lemons, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• Uletka, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Witch and the Swan Maiden, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Wonderful Tree, The Glass Man and the Golden Bird: Hungarian Folk and Fairy Tales

Iceland

• Cow Bu-cola, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• Dilly-dilly-doh!, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Farmer and the Water Fairies, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Gold Knob, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The Headless Horseman, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Jon and the Troll Wife, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The Lost Prince, A Book of Mermaids and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Sigurd the King's Son, A Book of Ogres and Trolls

India

• Fox and Crocodile, Fox Tales
• A Game of Cards with the King of Demons, The Three Witch Maidens
• The good old man, the thief, and the ghost, The Haunted Castle
• The Kingdom of Ocean, A Book of Mermaids
• Little Hiram, A Choice of Magic
• Lucky or unlucky? Fox Tales
• The Monkey Nursemaid, A Book of Devils and Demons

Ireland

• The Adventures of Billy MacDaniel, A Choice of Magic
• The Blackstairs Mountain, A Book of Witches
• Bottle Hill, A Book of Dwarfs and A Choice of Magic
• Conall Yellowclaw, A Book of Giants
• The Field of Ragwort, A Book of Dwarfs
• Fin M'Coul and Cucullin, A Book of Giants and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Good Woman, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Great Bear of Orange, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Magic Lake, A Book of Mermaids and A Choice of Magic
• The Magical Tune, A Book of Mermaids
• The Palace of the Seven Little Hills, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Sleeper, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Strange Adventure of Paddy O'Toole, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Teapot Spout, A Book of Kings and Queens
• The Thirteenth Son of the King of Erin, A Book of Dragons
• Tritil, Litil, and the Birds, A Book of Ogres and Trolls

Italy

• The Black Spectre, A Book of Spooks and Spectres (in South Tyrol)
• Cannetella, A Book of Wizards
• The Girl in the Basket, A Book of Ogres and Trolls and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Magic Monkeys, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• Prunella, A Book of Witches
• The She-Bear, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• The Three Mermaids, A Book of Mermaids and A Choice of Magic
• The Three Silver Balls, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Jamaica

• Beedul-a-bup!, A Book of Magic Horses
• Gar-room!, Tortoise Tales
• Sarah Winyan, A Book of Enchantments and Curses

Japan

• The Little Jizo, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• My Lord Bag of Rice, A Book of Dragons and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Timimoto, A Book of Dwarfs

Jutland

• Hans, the Horn, and the Magic Sword, A Book of Giants
• The Skipper and the Dwarfs, A Book of Dwarfs and Folk and Fairy Tales

Kashmir

• Stupid Head, A Book of Princes and Princesses

Korea

• The Enchanted Wine Jug, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Strange Visitors, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Yi Chang and the Spectres, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Latvia

• Monster Grabber and the King's Daughter, A Book of Magic Horses

Macedonia

• The Monster in the Mill, A Book of Monsters and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Pentalina, A Book of Monsters
• Yanni, A Book of Dragons

Madagascar

• The Monster with Seven Heads, A Book of Kings and Queens and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Oh Mr Crocodile, A Book of Cats and Creatures

Majorca

• A Box on the Ear, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Dolphin, A Book of Magic Animals

Mediterranean Sea

• A-tishoo!, Gianni and the Ogre
• Bardiello, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Bean Tree, Gianni and the Ogre
• Celery, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Daughter of the Dwarf, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Doll, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Fiddler Going Home, Gianni and the Ogre
• Gianni and the Ogre, Gianni and the Ogre
• Grillo, Gianni and the Ogre
• Kabadaluk, Gianni and the Ogre
• King Fox, Gianni and the Ogre
• Little Finger, Gianni and the Ogre
• Mother Sunday, Gianni and the Ogre
• Oudelette, Gianni and the Ogre
• Peppino, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Spider, Gianni and the Ogre
• The Three Ravens, Gianni and the Ogre
• Trim Tram Turvey, Gianni and the Ogre

Mongolia

• The Blue-grey Fleece, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard

Netherlands

• Malegy's Palfrey, A Book of Magic Horses

New Zealand

• Tawhaki, The Three Witch Maidens

Norse and/or Norway

• Farmer Weathersky, A Book of Wizards
• Freddy and his Fiddle, A Book of Dwarfs
• The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body, A Book of Giants and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Hill Demon, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Tatterhood, A Book of Witches and A Choice of Magic

North Africa

• The Mossy Rock, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells

Nova Scotia

• Fox and Hare, Fox Tales

Poland

• The Adventures of Gregor, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Cat Johann, A Book of Cats and Creatures

Pomerania

• The Cow, The Three Witch Maidens
• Dear Grey, The Haunted Castle
• Father Wren and King Tiger, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Glassy Bridge, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• The gold spinner, The Haunted Castle
• A Lying Story, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The Two Enemy Kings, A Book of Kings and Queens
• The Queen's Ring, A Book of Enchantments and Curses

Portugal

• The Geese and the Golden Chain, A Book of Mermaids

Romania

• Prince Loaf, A Book of Giants and A Choice of Magic
• Stan Bolovan, A Book of Dragons and A Choice of Magic

Rügen

• The Silver Bell, A Book of Dwarfs

Russia

• Bull's Winter House, A Book of Magic Animals
• Catrinella, Come up Higher!, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The Children on the Pillar, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The Crane's Purse, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• Eh! Eh! Tralala!, A Book of Magic Animals
• Go I Know Not Whither and Fetch I Know Not What, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Goat in the Sky, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Good Ogre, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The Great Golloping Wolf, A Book of Monsters
• King Eagle, A Book of Kings and Queens
• Kojata, A Book of Wizards
• Little Cat and Little Hen, Tortoise Tales
• The Little Humpbacked Horse, A Book of Magic Animals
• Little Sister Fox, Tortoise Tales
• Monster Copper Forehead, A Book of Monsters
• Nanny Goat with Nuts, Tortoise Tales
• Natasha Most Lovely, Old Witch Boneyleg
• Old Man Zackery and the Cranes, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• Old Verlooka, A Choice of Magic
• Old Witch Boneyleg, Old Witch Boneyleg
• Pancakes and Pies, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• A Pool of Bright Water, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Queen's Children, A Book of Kings and Queens
• The Silver Dish, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Spooks' Party, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Straw Horse, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Three Ivans, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• Two Minutes, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Twins and the Snarling Witch, A Book of Witches
• Umbrella, Fox Tales
• Vanka, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• Vasilissa Most Lovely, A Book of Enchantments and Curses and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Vanooshka, A Book of Kings and Queens
• Whoa-ho!, A Book of Magic Horses
• Wits But No Money, A Book of Magic Horses
• The Wizard King, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• A Wonderful Bird, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Wonderful Shirt, A Choice of Magic

Savoy

• The Dance of the Spectres, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Schleswig-Holstein

• The New Horse, A Book of Magic Horses
• Tummeldink, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Scotland

• The Black Bull of Norroway, Scottish Folk Tales
• Conall Yellowclaw, A Book of Giants
• Flitting, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Giant in the Cave, A Book of Giants
• Green caps, Scottish Folk Tales
• In a sack, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Laird of Co, Scottish Folk Tales
• The little wee man, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Loch Ness Kelpie, Scottish Folk Tales
• Mester Stoorworm, Scottish Folk Tales
• Merman Rosmer, A Book of Mermaids and Folk and Fairy Tales
• My own self, Scottish Folk Tales
• The seal-hunter and the mermen, Scottish Folk Tales
• The seal-wife, Scottish Folk Tales
• Seven Inches, Scottish Folk Tales
• The shadow, Scottish Folk Tales
• Short Hoggers, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Strange Visitor, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Tailor in the Church, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Untidy Mermaid, A Book of Mermaids
• The wee bit mousikie, Scottish Folk Tales
• The Well at the World's End, Scottish Folk Tales
• Whirra whirra bump!, Scottish Folk Tales

Serbia

• The Prince and the Dragons, A Book of Princes and Princesses

Siberia

• The Bird Wife, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Maiden Suvarna, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Sicily

• The All-seeing Sun, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• Aniello, A Book of Wizards and A Choice of Magic
• The Beauty of the Golden Star, A Book of Magic Horses
• Dough, A Book of Kings and Queens
• The Goat in Bed, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Golden Valley, A Book of Monsters
• The Green Bird, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• The Ogre's Breath, A Book of Ogres and Trolls
• Peppi, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Rags and Tatters, A Book of Princes and Princesses
• Unfortunate, A Book of Enchantments and Curses

Silesia

• Rubizal, A Book of Charms and Changelings

Slavic

• The Dwarf with the Long Beard, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• Gold Lambs and Silver Lambs, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard
• King Johnny, A Book of Giants and A Choice of Magic
• The Prince with the Golden Hand, A Book of Dragons

Slavonia

• The old woman and the oak tree, The Haunted Castle

South Africa

• Voo-too-koo, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard (also listed as a Zulu tale)

South America

• The King of the Vultures, The Three Witch Maidens
• The Magic Roots, Folk and Fairy Tales

Spain

• Black, Red, and Gold, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• Bring me a Light, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• The Knights of the Fish, A Book of Enchantments and Curses and Folk and Fairy Tales
• The Ring, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins

Sudan

• Foni and Fotia, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells

Sweden

• The Juniper Bush, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• Lassy my Boy!, The Three Witch Maidens
• Lilla Rosa, A Book of Magic Animals and Folk and Fairy Tales
• Prince Lindworm, A Book of Monsters

Switzerland

• The Enchanted Candle, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• The Owl, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Pussy Cat Twinkle, A Book of Cats and Creatures

Tadjakistan

• The Big Bird Katchka, A Book of Cats and Creatures

Tartary

• The Golden Knucklebone, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• Ubir, A Book of Monsters

Transylvania

• The Demon's Daughter, A Book of Devils and Demons
• Iron Hans, Old Witch Boneyleg
• The Princess in the Mountain, A Book of Enchantments and Curses
• Sausages, Folk and Fairy Tales
• Sorcerer Kaldoon, A Book of Sorcerers and Spells
• The Story of the Three Young Shepherds, A Book of Monsters
• The Sun Mother, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• The Three Witch Maidens, The Three Witch Maidens

Turkey

• Buns and honey, Fox Tales
• Over the wall, Fox Tales

Tyrol

• Gold, A Book of Wizards
• The Singing Leaves, A Book of Monsters
• The Skull, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins
• Spooks a-hunting, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Ukraine

• The Frog, A Book of Princes and Princesses and A Choice of Magic

United States

• La-lee-lu, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• Long John and the Mermaid, A Book of Mermaids
• The Small, Small Cat, A Book of Cats and Creatures
• The Spectre Wolf, A Book of Spooks and Spectres

Valley of the Nile

• The Forty Goats, A Book of Charms and Changelings
• The Good Oum-Aly, The Three Witch Maidens

Wales

• Jack and the Wizard, A Book of Wizards and A Choice of Magic
• The Lake Maiden, A Book of Mermaids

West Africa

• Lu-bo-bo, A Book of Monsters

Yugoslavia

• The Little Old Man in the Tree, A Book of Spooks and Spectres
• The Prince and the Sky-Blue Filly, A Book of Princes and Princesses

Zeeland

• Knurremurre, A Book of Dwarfs and A Choice of Magic

Zulu

• Voo-too-koo, Sir Green Hat and the Wizard (also listed as a South African tale)

• Fairy tales