Europe
Fairy tales and folk stories from European traditions.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
Second Story
Second Story. Kids-friendly retelling with setting, characters, moral, and a lesson for today.
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.
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
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
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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Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood]
Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood]: Once upon a time there was a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her, but most of all by her