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When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel", "Hansel and Gretel", and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised in content and style.

Hansel and Gretel are two hungry children abandoned in the forest, who then happen upon a wonderful house made of gingerbread. But danger lurks within this tasty abode. Will the poor children escape or are they doomed to the cruel fate a wicked witch has in store for them?

In this classic tale of good and evil, Snow White is pursued by a revengeful Queen who is jealous of her natural beauty and goodness. When the Queen learns of Snow White's hiding place with the Dwarfs in the woods, she prepares a plan to poison her with an apple. Join Snow White as she journeys into the world of the Evil Queen, Udo the Huntsman, the Magic Mirror, the Prince, Deidre the Dove, Albrecht the Owl, and the Deep Dark Woods.

Collected and published by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s, "Snow White" is a classic and timeless tale. The jealous queen's multiple attempts to take the beautiful Snow White's life are foiled by the sympathetic dwarfs. Eventually, Snow White gets her happily ever after with the prince, while the queen receives her comeuppance. Included in this book are this and 20 more tales from the Grimm Brothers' collection and by Charles Perrault.

Poor Cinderella has to stay home while her wicked stepsisters go to the ball. When they return home later that night, with stories of a beautiful girl who captivated the prince, Cinderella smiles with secret delight: the beautiful young woman was her!

A whimsical tale of a lost tail and a mouse who tries to fulfill a list of favors in order to get it back.

A selection of classic children's stories by the Brothers Grimm.

Grimm’s Hags, Crones and Wicked Old Women, Part 2 continues a dark and captivating collection of classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. These stories explore cunning, endurance, transformation, and moral consequence, featuring powerful women whose actions shape fate and fortune. Rooted in traditional folklore, this volume offers listeners a richly atmospheric continuation of the Grimm canon, designed to be enjoyed seamlessly after Part 1.

Twin sons of a humble broom-maker, the brothers are cast into a world of wild forests, golden birds, fire-breathing dragons, and royal deception. With the help of enchanted animals and a foster father’s enchanted knife, the two rise from poverty to knighthood—only to be torn apart by jealousy and fate.

Help your child feel safe, calm, and ready for sleep with this gentle collection of bedtime stories designed especially for anxious little minds. Bedtime Stories for Anxiety-Free Kids features 15 soothing stories that create a peaceful space for children to unwind, relax, and let go of worries before sleep. With comforting themes, gentle storytelling, and reassuring characters, each tale encourages positive thinking, emotional safety, and a sense of calm.

An evil queen wishes to be the fairest in all the land, but her enchanted mirror tells her that there is one fairer: her stepdaughter, Snow White. This is the classic fairy tale of jealousy, seven dwarves, and a handsome prince.

A single flower… and a journey filled with fate, courage, and quiet magic. In The Pink, a lesser-known yet captivating tale from Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, a simple blossom becomes the center of a mysterious and transformative journey. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, destiny, and...

Step into a gentle winter world where kindness is rewarded and hard work brings unexpected magic. In Mother Holle, a beloved tale from Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, a humble and diligent girl finds herself in a mysterious realm after falling into a well. There, she meets Mother Holle—a wise...

Eine Königstochter begibt sich auf eine jahrelange, sprachlose Mission, um ihre sechs Brüder zu erlösen, die durch einen grausamen Zauber in Schwäne verwandelt wurden. Die junge Heldin spricht sechs Jahre lang kein einziges Wort, näht mit bloßen Händen sechs Hemden aus Sternenblumen und übersteht Verfolgung, Verleumdung und sogar ein Todesurteil – alles aus Liebe zu ihren Brüdern. Dieses Märchen ist ein eindrucksvolles Gleichnis: Über innere Stärke ohne Worte, über das Vertrauen in das Richtige, selbst wenn niemand es sieht.

A collection of classic fairy tales to delight young and old, including 'The Princess and the Pea', 'The Frog Prince' and 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'.

Since their first publication in 1812, Grimm's Fairy Tales have proven to be an enduring feature of Western literature. The stories have been translated into over 100 languages worldwide, and their influence has cast its spell on many film makers, as well. The stories were collected from traditional storytellers from around Germany, usually women, and the motivation to collect them grew out of the wave of romantic nationalism of the early 19th century.

This enticing ensemble of children’s classic stories with sound effects and original songs features a full cast of voice actors, including multi-award-winning voice talent Barbara Rosenblat and ATC Seneca Award-nominee Georgia Lee Schultz. Included in the collection are Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and International Radio Festival-winner Scourge of the Desert.

Schneewittchen ist eines der berührendsten und symbolträchtigsten Märchen der Brüder Grimm – eine Geschichte über Schönheit und Neid, Unschuld und Verrat, Tod und Wiedergeburt. Eine eitle Königin, ein magischer Spiegel, ein Jäger mit Gewissen, sieben Zwerge, die Schutz bieten, und ein Apfel, der den Schlaf des Todes bringt – all diese Elemente verweben sich zu einer zeitlosen Erzählung über das Ringen zwischen Licht und Schatten, über den Triumph des Lebens über die Vergänglichkeit.

From the timeless collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm come three unforgettable tales of wit, danger, and strange fortune. In The Clever Little Tailor, a quick-thinking young man turns his sharp tongue and sharper mind into a path toward greatness. The Three Snake-Leaves follows a journey of loyalty, betrayal, and miraculous redemption, where love is tested beyond the grave. These classic stories, drawn from the rich soil of European folklore, blend dark mystery with flashes of humor and hope.

There was once a forester who went into the forest to hunt, and as he entered it he heard a sound of screaming as if a little child were there. He followed the sound, and at last came to a high tree, and at the top of this a little child was sitting, for the mother had fallen asleep under the tree with the child, and a bird of prey had seen it in her arms, had flown down, snatched it away, and set it on the high tree.