The oldest are the best. You may not have heard these fairy tales before, but they have some very familiar themes.
Indian Stories, including the tales of the Panchatantra, often feature animals and morals - they are lively and fun.
The greatest legends from the time when gods and godesses roamed the earth and mingled with humans.
Odin, Thor, Loki - the Gods of the Vikings - had many wonderful adventures which have inspired the likes of Wagner.
English stories are often lively and funny and often involve a boy called Jack!