Where the Map Begins
Oct 2, 2026
The Sugar Skull's Smile
A gentle telling of the calavera, the painted sugar skull of Día de los Muertos, and the marigolds that light the way home for loved ones who are missed.
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Sep 27, 2026
Taweret Keeps Watch
A gentle Egyptian tale for bedtime about Taweret, the hippo-shaped goddess who stood guard over mothers and their newborn babies.
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Sep 26, 2026
The Abatwa's Ant Riders
A gentle introduction to the Abatwa, the tiny hidden people of southern African folklore, for a grown-up looking for a quiet bedtime story.
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Sep 25, 2026
The Fox Who Lights the Way
A soft bedtime tale about the kitsune, the Japanese fox spirit said to carry small blue flames along the hillside paths at dusk.
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Sep 20, 2026
The Brownie Who Comes at Night
A quiet bedtime tale about the brownie, the household spirit who tidies the house while everyone sleeps, for grown-ups who want something gentle and warm to read aloud.
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Sep 19, 2026
The Qilin's Quiet Steps
A soft-spoken tale about the qilin, the gentle creature said to appear in old China whenever good fortune is near.
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Sep 11, 2026
The Sphinx Keeps Watch
A gentle telling of the Great Sphinx of Giza, ancient guardian of the pyramids, for a quiet bedtime read.
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Sep 7, 2026
The Kodama in the Old Tree
A quiet tale for younger readers about the kodama, the tree spirits of Japanese forest folklore, and the old trees people still leave standing for them.
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Sep 7, 2026
The Sleeping Giant
A soft, unhurried telling of the old Scandinavian and British tale about a giant who lay down to rest and became a hill, perfect for the last story of the day.
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