Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm collected the original fairy tales that Americans are most familiar with today. Lyrically translated and beautifully narrated by an all-star cast, these 21 tales are selected from The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales and presented just as Jacob...
Follow the adventures of the two sisters, Snow White and Rose Red, and their mother as they befriend a talking bear named Bruno. As the years go by, the sisters keep helping a wandering dwarf out of trouble with the help of Bruno. The ending of the story is magical and touching at the same time. Beautifully illustrated, this graphic fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of reading. A must-have classic for
...Follow the exploits of the youngest son who with the aid of a wise fox, not only find the Golden Bird but also the Golden Saddle, Golden Horse and a beautiful princess. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.
Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister named Gretchen and Jon. Not far from them lived a woman and her mean and ugly daughter Agatha. Both the woman and the man thought it might be time to marry again. The man decided to try and fill his boot with water; if the boot holds the water he will marry the woman. What will this mean for tenderhearted Diane? Will she live forever with her dreadful stepmother, will she live with the three dwarfs
...Definitely a story where too much of a good thing can lead to ruin, The Enchanted Fish tells the story of a poor fisherman who pulls a golden fish out of the sea. Upon finding out that the fish is magical, the fisherman's wife demands that the magic fish grant them wish, after wish, after wish. A story of greed and over-reaching ambition. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring
...There once lived a good king and a gentle queen who ruled a rich and happy land. They wished for a child for many years. Finally, a princess is born to the king and queen. The good fairies are called to give the baby a gift. An old fairy is hurt that she is not invited and puts a curse on the child. The princess pricks her finger with a spindle and falls asleep for one hundred years. When she awakes a handsome Prince awaits. Beautifully illustrated,
...9) Rapunzel
Rapunzel is a superbly woven tale of romance between Rapunzel and her prince. Find out about the tower, the evil witch and Rapunzel's long hair. Beautifully illustrated, this comic graphic fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of reading. A must-have classic for your digital library!
Once upon a time there was a king with twelve lovely daughters. One day, the King realized that every morning when his daughters woke up their shoes were worn completely through. Curious, the King hires a poor soldier named Felix to find out how his daughter's shoes get so worn out. With the help of a magic cloak, Felix discovers their secret. Beautifully illustrated, this tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love
...11) Rumpelstiltskin
Once upon a time, when a miller met the King, he proudly announced that his beautiful daughter had a special talent: she could actually spin straw into gold. That caught His Majesty's attention immediately; unfortunately, it wasn't true. Yet the poor girl's life depended on completing this impossible task. How could she ever succeed? Only with the help of a strange little man with a magical touch. But he exacted a dreadful promise in return. Beautifully
...12) The Golden Goose
Once there was a man who had three sons. The oldest son was named Hans, the second was named Karl and the youngest son was called Simpleton. Simpleton was always being laughed at and treated very badly by everyone in his family. After setting off out on his own, Simpleton helps a man in need. He is rewarded for his kindness with the gift of a golden goose; will the goose help him to win the hand of the princess? Beautifully illustrated, this comic
...13) The Frog Prince
After dropping her golden ball into a well, a princess reluctantly befriends a frog. The princess begs the Frog to help her find her golden ball; in return the frog requires her love. Will the princess grow to love the frog? Beautifully illustrated, this comic graphic fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of reading. A must-have classic for your digital library!
Once upon a time, there lived a poor tailor who sewed from morning till night in his little shop. One day the tailor hears of an offer by the King to reward anyone who can capture two wicked giants who roam the forest. The reward is to be the hand of the princess and half the kingdom! Will the Tailor capture the giants? Will he live a happily ever after? Beautifully illustrated, this fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and
...15) Cinderella
Cinderella is the classic story of a beautiful girl, her evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her to meet the prince of her dreams. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever. There is a ball, a handsome prince and a glass slipper which all contribute to a happy ending. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination, inspiring a lifelong love of literature
...16) King Thrushbeard
The king polishes his crown and tells his curious youngest daughter that he has arranged marriages between two of his daughters and two of the sons of the Goblin Chief of Norway. A special party is held and the two sons prove rough and rowdy. The elf maidens are presented as potential brides, proclaiming their most notable talents. The Goblin Chief is so delighted he chooses one for his wife. The two sons of the Goblin King hurry outside to continue
...What will the poor cobbler and his wife do: they have just enough leather to make one last pair of shoes. Then, good fortune suddenly smiles upon them. While the shoemaker sleeps, someone styles the most perfect pair of shoes imaginable—the delighted Duchess of Ilf purchases the shoes for her son. Who could have done such splendid work? Will the magic continue? Beautifully illustrated, this fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of
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