Jewish Fairy Tales from Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by Gertrude Landa (1919).
Just Your Average Cat and Dog Story by Paul Anderson
The Giant of the Flood: The story give background of Noah's Ark, including unicorns and giants. Noah made a deal with the giant so that he may live, as Noah wanted the unicorn to be included on the Ark. However, the giant was to be a servant of Noah. A sort of side story was told of wine and why it makes people act silly. Eventually, the Og became giant yet again and had to be slain by Moses. So in the end, he did parish from breaking the deal he had made with Noah.
The Beggar King: When hearing that the Holy Book talks of material riches not being important, he wants the pages ripped out before going hunting. The deer he tries to hunt turned out to be a genie who wants to teach him a lesson. The king was stripped of his regular clothing and was looking rough, and therefore when he went back to the palace, the guards turned him away. Eventually the only job he could find was the guide of blind men. When the day came that it was feast day for beggars, the king returned only to be recognized by the genie. He had learned his lesson and returned as a kind and giving king.
The Quarrel of the Cat and Dog: Although the two were once inseparable, winter proved the cat's real sly nature. In fact, the cat declared the serpent as the smartest creature. The cat went to the house of Adam to catch mice and was fat/happy. The dog faired not as well and was nearly killed. Then after being told to leave by monkeys, he tried to protect sheep and failed. He finally made his way to Adam, who loved him more than the cat. The cat never stopped being mean to the dog.
The Water-Babe: Moses was found by the daughter of Pharaoh. The child won the heart of the family, but not Bilam. They put the baby to the test in court The princess wished to have the baby grab the coals in order to pass the test. In the midst, he burned his tongue and gained a lisp. The princess wanted to take the staff from the magician, but she was unable to read. However, the staff would one day be the staff of Moses when he married the daughter of the magician.
From Shepherd-Boy to King: David as a child was wandering outside when he head someone speak. As he head music, he began to climb a mountain that he thought was the source. Eventually he just sat down and watched the ground move below like a tail. Then he was lifted from the ground as it was thought to be a monster or unicorn. He waited to be lowered down again when a lion came and challenged him. A deer came to allow the boy to ride away as he knew that David was one day to be king.
The Magic Palace: Ibrahim and his family came into trouble of hunger and lack of clothing. His wife begged him to get work for food, but he couldn't in rags. She went to get a cloak from neighbors and cheered him on. He found a man who was willing to help as a builder to be sold. And so he brought money home to his wife and kids. Ibrahim dreamed of great things and the next morning he sprang to action. It was Elijah who had come and build a wonderful building for the jeweler. He was the benefactor of mankind. Ibrahim came to see the masterpiece and the people of the city received silver and gold.
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