Jacob Grimm

A beautiful princess survives the muderous rage of her wicked stepmother with the help of seven kindly little men.

Twenty-seven newly translated fairy tales from Grimm including many old favorites as well as such lesser-known tales as "The Juniper Tree," "Many-Fur," and "Brother Gaily."

Relates the fate of the fisherman's greedy wife who was never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

A retelling of the traditional tale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

As she rejects suitor after suitor, the recently widowed Mistress Fox almost despairs of finding a new husband with the same wonderful qualities as the late Mr. Fox.

After saving some ants, ducks, and bees from being killed by his two older brothers, the youngest Prince is rewarded when the animals help him break the spell cast on a castle and its inhabitants.

When his seven years' wages in gold prove too heavy to carry easily, Hans trades the lump of gold for one thing after another until he arrives home empty-handed, but convinced he is a lucky man to be unfettered with encumbrances.

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

Four old animals leave their homes and decide to form a group of town musicians.

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her sick grandmother.