Here are 50 tales, retold for reading aloud. They vary in length and topic, but all contain important truths. Most are taken from world literature. Some Bible stories are included. The book includes three stories from Oscar Wilde; Tolstoy's "Russian Shoemaker"; several traditional stories from Italy, such as Antonio the Juggler; the tragic tale of Gelert, from Wales. Some are true, such as the story of Gladys Aylward, rescuing children in China, or the gorgeous tale of how Amy Carmichael prayed for blue eyes. There are also wondrous tales of adventure such as Ruth Sanderson's "The Enchanted Wood". And the delightful "Hugs and Kisses" contest. And many more. Mark writes: "I have become convinced that there is a whole wealth of stories that communicate awe and wonder, that communicate God without mentioning God, that present love and life and joy. God can be encountered in all stories. Jesus used stories. All stories."