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    Favorite Asian Folk Tales: Level 1
    Favorite Asian Folk Tales: Level 1
    Favorite Asian Folk Tales: Level 1
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    Favorite Asian Folk Tales: Level 1

    By Compass Publishing

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    The book includes four charming tales, which feature an arrayof human and animal characters. Enjoy discovering that the lifelessons presented in each tale remain relevant to modern life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCompass Publishing
    Release dateFeb 24, 2009
    ISBN9781599661667
    Favorite Asian Folk Tales: Level 1

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      Favorite Asian Folk Tales - Compass Publishing

      The Three Friends

      The Magic Gifts

      One day, three friends, Antonio, Pablo, and José, left their village.

      We will go different ways and meet here one year from today, Antonio said.

      Soon Pablo met an old woman sitting by the side of the road. She was very thin and wore only very old clothes.

      Excuse me, young man, she said, can you give me a little money? I’m very hungry.

      Pablo did not have much money, but he gave her some.

      "You are very generous, the old woman said. I want to give you something."

      She opened an old bag and took out a small carpet.

      This carpet, the old woman said, "is a magic carpet. It will take you wherever you ask it to. Please take it."

      Pablo did not think the carpet was a magic one, but he thanked the old woman. He put the carpet under his arm and went on his way.

      At about this time, Antonio met a poor old man.

      Antonio stopped and spoke to him. You look sad, he said. Why is that?

      The old man said, I am very hungry. I have no money for food.

      Antonio sat down beside the old man.

      "Eat with

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