This is a solid, low-tech win for families looking to diversify their bookshelf. It’s a 1999 classic that holds up because folktales are essentially evergreen. It doesn't have the flashy pacing of a modern app, but it offers a sense of wonder that's hard to find in a digital feed.

If you can find a copy, it’s a great way to talk about world cultures and the way people have used stories to make sense of the earth for thousands of years. It’s not 'exciting' in a high-octane sense, but it is deeply grounding.