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Grimm's Fairy Tales

Discover our collection of 80 Grimm’s Fairy Tales — the legendary stories collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 19th-century Germany. The Brothers Grimm preserved hundreds of European folk tales from oral tradition, creating one of the most influential collections in world literature.

Our collection includes beloved classics: Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Frog Prince, and dozens more. Grimm’s tales blend wonder, danger, and moral justice in narratives that have shaped the imagination of children for over two centuries.

Each story is retold in engaging, age-appropriate language with stunning ACK-style illustrations. These classic European fairy tales are perfect for bedtime reading, literature classes, and anyone who loves the dark enchantment of traditional folklore.

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The Elves And The Shoemaker Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

The Elves And The Shoemaker

The Elves And The Shoemaker: There was once a shoemaker, who worked very hard and was very honest: but still he could not earn enough to live upon; and at last

The Dog And The Sparrow Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

The Dog And The Sparrow

A shepherd's dog had a master who took no care of him, but left him to starve. The dog ran away into the forest where he met a sparrow who took pity on him.

The Blue Light Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

The Blue Light

The Blue Light: There was once upon a time a soldier who for many years had served the king faithfully, but when the war came to an end could serve no longer

Snowdrop Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Snowdrop

Snowdrop: It was the middle of winter, when the broad flakes of snow were falling around, that the queen of a country many thousand miles off sat working at

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Sweetheart Roland Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Sweetheart Roland

Sweetheart Roland: There was once upon a time a woman who was a real witch and had two daughters, one ugly and wicked, and this one she loved because she was

Snow-White And Rose-Red Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Snow-White And Rose-Red

Snow-White And Rose-Red: There was once a poor widow who lived in a lonely cottage. In front of the cottage was a garden wherein stood two rose-trees, one of

Rumpelstiltskin Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin: By the side of a wood, in a country a long way off, ran a fine stream of water; and upon the stream there stood a mill. The miller’s house was

Second Story Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Second Story

Second Story. Kids-friendly retelling with setting, characters, moral, and a lesson for today.

Rapunzel Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Rapunzel

Rapunzel: There were once a man and a woman who had long in vain wished for a child. At length the woman hoped that God was about to grant her desire.

Mother Holle Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Mother Holle

Mother Holle: Once upon a time there was a widow who had two daughters; one of them was beautiful and industrious, the other ugly and lazy. The mother

Old Sultan Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Old Sultan

Old Sultan: A shepherd had a faithful dog, called Sultan, who was grown very old, and had lost all his teeth. And one day when the shepherd and his wife were

Lily And The Lion Grimm's Fairy Tales Ages 9-12

Lily And The Lion

Lily And The Lion: A merchant, who had three daughters, was once setting out upon a journey; but before he went he asked each daughter what gift he should

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