A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child. Includes historical notes on the story's origins, versions from other countries, and the significance of names.

A clever cat helps his poor master win fame, fortune, and the hand of a beautiful princess. Includes historical notes on versions of this tale and other fairy tales.

A tender girl is held captive by a mighty beast, who is himself held hostage by a spell. Both discover that true beauty and true love are not based on appearances, but come from within. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each...

The fisherman's greedy wife in never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

A young sea princess is unhappy with who she is, longing to be human rather than mermaid. Her wish grants her fleeting happiness, but costs her much as well. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each classic tale and brings the...

Meet the brave young women from tales of yore ... Vasilisa who must try to outwit the fearsome witch Baba-Yaga. Katie Crackernuts who sets out to save her sister from dark magic. Flora, the gardener's daughter, who marries a giant serpent to save a prince. Fairer-Than-A-Fairy, a princess who is kidnapped by an evil one-eyed enchantress. Lullala, in love with a prince cursed to be a lion by day and a man by night. Rosemary, a Scottish lass whose...