From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this atmospherically illustrated collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears.
The Classic Grimm's Tale of the Fisherman and His Wife
One day a poor fisherman catches a fish that says he's an enchanted prince and begs to be set free. But when the fisherman tells his wife the story, she demands that the fish grants a wish in return.
The magical wishing fish grants them a new house, riches and power. But as his wife's requests become ......
Jorinda and Joringel are happily walking through the forest, but they stray too close to a witchs castle, and fall under her spell. Jorinda is transformed into a nightingale and imprisoned in the castle in a golden bird cage. Joringel is powerless to rescue his true love, until one night he dreams of a magical ......
Trapped at the top of a tall tower, every day Rapunzel throws down her long, long golden hair for her captor, the enchantress, to climb. Until one day the King's son discovers Rapunzel and they fall in love.
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and many more classic stories
These classic Brothers Grimm tales of princesses and dwarfs, wicked queens and gentle bears have delighted children and adults alike for two centuries. Their unique magic and wonder make them inspiring reading for children everywhere. Each story is accompanied by charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's ......
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and many more classic stories
Two hundred years ago the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens. This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm ......
When her widowed father remarries, beautiful Cinderella is left to cook and clean for her cruel stepmother and jealous stepsisters. On the day of the Kings ball, Cinderella weeps when she is left behind. Hearing her sobs, her friends the birds bring her a glittering gown and silk slippers so she too can go to the ball. Will Cinderella be ......
Seven Favourite Folk and Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm
The author explores and comments the fairy tales Little Red Cap (aka Little Red Riding Hood), Mary's Child, Briar Rose and The Handless Maiden. The worldwide popularity of Walt Disney's film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs compelled the author to write about the true meaning of fairy tales. That film destroys for both children and adults the ......