Grimm's Fairy Tales
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This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Rapunzel, the girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by a witch. A poor couple steal from an old woman, who takes their baby in revenge and names her Rapunzel. She keeps the child locked in a tower and in years to come, uses Rapunzel's long hair to thwart a young prince's efforts to help Rapunzel escape. But the prince's love for Rapunzel and hers for him eventually unites them—and the old woman is never seen again. Fairy tales have been handed down through generations, and today Rapunzel still captivates young children with its magic and romance. This stunning new edition is brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, telling the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers. This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.
When a girl's father tells the king she can spin straw into gold, she is sent to work right away. Of course, she can't really spin gold, but will a goblin be able to help her?
Snow White and Rose Red befriend a bear who comes to listen to their mother's stories every night. But when he disappears, who will save the girls from a nasty dwarf?
The king wants to solve the mystery of his daughters - the twelve princesses escape from their locked room every night to go dancing. Will he find a man who can discover their secret and inherit the kingdom?
When a princess makes a promise to a frog, her father, the king, makes sure she keeps her word. The princess must eat, sleep and live with the frog...But what will happen when she kisses it?
Hansel and Gretel are desperate to survive - despite their stepmother's efforts to abandon them in the forest. But when they stumble upon a delicious house made of gingerbread, will they be able to escape the wicked witch who lives inside?
A beautiful princess is cursed by a wicked fairy - when the princess is fifteen years old she will prick her finger on a needle and die...Can the king and queen prevent such a tragedy? Or will the princess fall asleep for ever?
When a lazy cat moves in with a little mouse, they decide to save some food for the winter. The cat shouldn't be trusted - but will the mouse find out too late?