Discover the Series: World Treasures
Cultivate literary appreciation and cultural fluency through timeless stories
The “World Treasures” series presents classic literary masterpieces spanning continents and cultures, carefully adapted for young readers. These timeless stories from diverse traditions come alive through simple language and vibrant illustrations, introducing children to world literary heritage. Each book cultivates love for reading while teaching universal values—kindness, friendship, courage and honesty—and opening windows to different ways of seeing the world.
General Information
Age Group: 9+ years
Genres: Fiction - Classics (JUV007000) - Fairy Tales & Folklore (JUV012030)
Structural Data: 26 average pages per book - 50 average words per page
Educational Characteristics
This series builds reading culture and introduces world literary canon through carefully crafted adaptations. Young readers encounter diverse cultural perspectives, explore timeless moral themes, and develop literary appreciation. Stories illuminate the universal struggle between good and evil while teaching enduring values. Children gain cross-cultural understanding, recognize archetypal themes across traditions, and develop empathy by experiencing life through diverse characters.
Literary Heritage
Discover famous literary works, iconic characters, and timeless storytelling traditions.Universal Values
Learn kindness, honesty, courage, and friendship through character experiences.Language Enrichment
Expand vocabulary and develop expressive, articulate communication skills.Cultural Understanding
Explore diverse traditions, worldviews, and ways of thinking across cultures.Emotional Intelligence
Develop empathy, understand others’ feelings, and nurture creative imagination.
Inside the Series
In Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, young Mowgli faces an impossible choice: the jungle that raised him or the human village where he was born. Guided by the wise bear Baloo and protected by the panther Bagheera, he must learn the laws of the wild while facing the deadly tiger Shere Khan. A powerful tale of belonging, courage, and discovering what family truly means.
In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, mischievous Tom turns everyday life in a small Mississippi River town into grand adventures. With his best friend Huck Finn, Tom explores caves, witnesses crimes, hunts for treasure, and constantly outwits the adults around him. But beneath the pranks and excitement lies a deeper story about friendship, courage, and learning what truly matters. A beloved American classic that captures the freedom and imagination of childhood.
In Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, young Ishmael joins a whaling ship and finds himself caught in Captain Ahab’s obsession: to find and destroy the great white whale that took his leg. Through Ishmael’s eyes, we follow the crew across endless oceans as the hunt becomes something far more dangerous than adventure. When does determination become madness? What price must be paid for revenge? A profound American epic about fate, obsession, and the battle between man and nature—told through the eyes of youth discovering a darker world.
In Charles Perrault’s Puss in Boots, a clever cat transforms his poor master’s fortune through wit, courage, and a fine pair of boots. When a miller’s youngest son inherits nothing but a cat, it seems like the cruelest fate—until the cat proves to be the invaluable companion imaginable. With cunning plans and bold tricks, Puss outwits a giant and a king, and wins a kingdom for his master. A delightful French fairy tale about loyalty, cleverness, and how true wealth comes not from inheritance but from friendship and resourcefulness.
In the tales of Akbar and Birbal, the great Emperor Akbar faces puzzles, dilemmas, and challenges—but his wise advisor Birbal always finds clever solutions. Through wit, wisdom, and sometimes humor, Birbal solves impossible riddles, settles disputes, and teaches valuable lessons about justice, intelligence, and human nature. These beloved Indian folk tales have delighted generations with stories where cleverness triumphs over power, and wisdom proves mightier than wealth. Timeless tales that celebrate quick thinking, clever solutions, and the triumph of wisdom over power.
In the Japanese folk tale Momotaro: The Peach Boy, an elderly couple discovers a giant peach floating down the river—and inside, a remarkable boy. Momotaro grows strong and brave, and when demons threaten his village, he sets out on a quest with three loyal companions: a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. Together, they journey to the demons’ island, defeat evil, and return home with treasure. A beloved Japanese classic about courage, friendship, loyalty, and how even the smallest can achieve the greatest victories when they work together.
From the legendary One Thousand and One Nights comes Sinbad the Sailor, who embarks on seven extraordinary voyages across uncharted seas. Sinbad encounters giant birds that lift elephants, islands that are actually sleeping whales, and valleys of diamonds guarded by serpents. Through storms, shipwrecks, and impossible dangers, he survives by wit and courage. A legendary tale of adventure, resilience, and the daring spirit that explores the unknown and the impossible.
From the classic Chinese epic Journey to the West comes the legendary Monkey King, born from a magic stone and blessed with supernatural powers. Mischievous and mighty, Monkey accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a perilous journey to retrieve sacred scriptures, battling demons, outwitting monsters, and causing chaos with his magical staff and cloud-somersaulting abilities. But beneath the adventure lies a deeper tale—of pride humbled, loyalty earned, and a trickster transformed into a hero. A beloved Chinese classic about courage, friendship, and the journey from rebellion to redemption.