Outfoxing Fear: Folktales from Around the World

Exploring the universal experience of fear across cultures and history, this anthology presents sixty-three folktales that transform fear into hope and action. Edited by Kathleen Ragan, the collection features diverse stories, such as a clever old Japanese woman outsmarting a tengu monster and a bluebird teaching compassion through the Chinook Wind. Organized thematically, these tales address the nature of fear, courage, and the healing power of laughter, offering readers a positive and imaginative perspective on overcoming challenges.