Wilhelm Grimm

An easy retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.

In the story of Rapunzel a childless couple awaits the arrival of their firstborn. One day, the husband is caught stealing the salad greens, called Rapunzel that his wife craves from the yard of the evil witch next door. The witch strikes a deal with the man, obtaining their firstborn child in return for all the Rapunzel the wife can eat. The child, growing up in captivity with the witch turns into a beautiful maiden with a voice of gold, and extraordinarily...

"Here in one volume, is a classic of Western literature--the complete fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. These magnificent tales, which date back to the dawn of storytelling among the people of Northern Europe, was first compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and were published in German in 1812 and 1815. Since then, selections from these stories have appeared and reappeared in countless translations throughout the world. Enter this world of magic, myth,...

A little girl walks to the end of the world to find her seven brothers and free them from enchantment.

An easy-to-read retelling of the classic tale of a beautiful princess who makes a promise to a frog which she does not intend to keep.

Presents three stories by the brothers Grimm, including a dim-witted yet well-intentioned married couple and a simple boy in love with a village girl.

In this tale, twelve princesses, each of astounding beauty, are locked by their father in their shared bedroom each night. Vexed to discover that their dancing shoes show signs of wear every morning, the king demands an explanation, which they refuse to give. The king offers his kingdom and marriage to any of his daughters as a reward to the man who solves the mystery. However, if the mystery remains unsolved after three nights, the erstwhile suitor...

Immerse yourself in the timeless fairy tale of "The Fisherman and His Wife," masterfully narrated by Erica Holden. This enchanting story by the Brothers Grimm explores the consequences of greed and the unquenchable desire for more. A humble fisherman stumbles upon a magical fish that grants wishes. When he tells his wife of the fish's powers, she becomes increasingly demanding, asking for more and more until the consequences of their greed become...

An easy-to-read retelling of the tale of a clever cat who wins a fortune and the hand of a princess for his master.

Embark on a journey of wisdom and self-discovery withThe Three Languages, a captivating tale from the Brothers Grimm. This enchanting story follows a young nobleman who, despite being deemed foolish by his father, learns the languages of animals and embarks on a transformative adventure. Through his newfound understanding, he uncovers hidden truths, solves impossible challenges, and ultimately proves that true wisdom often lies beyond conventional...