The Mastermaid A Bedtime Fairy Tale

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In a land ruled by a powerful king, there lived a prince who longed for adventure. One day, he ventured beyond the kingdom and came upon a giant’s house. The giant offered him work, and the prince agreed, not revealing his royal identity. The giant warned him, “Do what I ask, but never go into … Read more

Yusra Mardini: A Journey of Hope

The illustration depicts Yusra swimming through tumultuous ocean waves, with a backdrop that transitions from a war-torn city to an Olympic swimming pool, capturing the essence of her inspiring story with dynamic and uplifting imagery.

This is the story of the Mardini sisters, athletes whose inspirational journey will motivate you to strive for your dreams and become a better version of yourself. Whether you’re a teen or an adult, their story is sure to resonate with you. In the heart of war-torn Syria, amidst the chaos and rubble, there lived … Read more

The Story of The Widow’s Son

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This is a short retelling of the Norwegian fairy tale “The Widow’s Son,” In a small village, nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, there lived a young man with his mother, a widow. Their life was humble yet peaceful. One day, the mother said, “My son, we can no longer live on so little. … Read more

The Seven Foals Story

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The Seven Foals is a Norwegian fairy tale. Here is a short reletting of the story perfect for bedtime Once upon a time, in a kingdom draped in mystery and magic, there lived a poor couple with nothing but love for each other and dreams too big for their small cottage. Their lives were forever … Read more

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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Once upon a time, there were three billy goats who lived in a meadow. They were brothers, and their names were Little Billy Goat Gruff, Middle Billy Goat Gruff, and Big Billy Goat Gruff. They loved to eat the sweet, green grass of their meadow. But as the days passed, they ate almost all of … Read more

The Ash Lad Who Made the Princess Say, “You’re a Liar!”

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The Ash Lad Who Made the Princess Say, ‘You’re a Liar!’” is a Norwegian fairy tale. It was popularized by the folklorists Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, who played a crucial role in collecting and preserving Norwegian folk tales in the 19th century. Their work, often referred to as “Asbjørnsen and Moe,” is similar … Read more

East of the Sun and West of the Moon Story

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This is a short retelling of the East of the Sun and the West of the Moon story while keeping the magic and enchanting elements of the fairy tale. Once upon a time, in a land shrouded in mystery and magic, there lived a poor farmer and his family. Among his children was a beautiful … Read more

The Princess on the Glass Hill Short Story

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The Princess on the Glass Hill is a classic Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. It’s a story of courage, cleverness, and the quest for true love. Here’s a short retelling of this enchanting tale, In a kingdom far away, there was a farmer with three sons: the eldest, Magnus; … Read more

The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde Short Story

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The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde is a lesser-known but enchanting fairy tale by Mary de Morgan, first published in 1880. It’s a story of vanity, enchantment, and ultimately, redemption. Here’s a short retelling of this tale, In a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful but vain princess named Fiorimonde. Her beauty was renowned, and many … Read more