"Are men cleverer than women? Is a poor man cleverer than a rich man? And what about teachers/ Are they always cleverer than their students? The people in these six well-known folk tales from around the world all want to be clever. But are some of them just stupid?"--P. [4] of cover.

Fanta-Ghirò -- One thousand gold coins -- The teacher's secret -- A picture of Tara -- Irka's well -- Ali's wife.