The Old Woman and the Red Pumpkin. Inc. Galdone, Paul. Little Red Riding Hood. These stories can be considered folk tales. Ask what a folk tale is.
Every culture has their own folk tales.
Some are as well known as The Three Little Pigs is to you. Some of the stories may also sound familiar even though they are told across the world from us. Remind children to listen for similarities to The Old Women and the Red Pumpkin. This is an example of two folk tales that have some similarities although they are from two different cultures. Lets make a Venn diagram using the two stories to show the similarities and differences.