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The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats is a classic fairytale from the Grimm Brothers. Let’s dive into a short retelling that stays true to the original: Once upon a time in a cozy little cottage on the edge of a lush green forest, a mother goat lived with her seven young kids. One morning, … Read more
“The Seven Ravens” is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. It was included in their collection “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” (original German title “Kinder- und Hausmärchen”), first published in 1812. Here is a short retelling of the story: Once upon a time, in a quaint village, there was a father with seven sons … Read more
“Tom Thumb” is a classic fairy tale, often included in collections of children’s stories. Here’s a retelling: Once upon a time, in a small, bustling village, there lived a couple who longed for a child. No matter the size, they often wished, even if he were no bigger than a thumb. One day, their wish … Read more
“Iron Hans” is a Brothers Grimm fairy tale about a wild man and a young prince. Here’s the story: Once upon a time, a king’s hunters captured a wild man named Iron Hans, covered in hair and with immense strength. Iron Hans was locked in a cage in the castle’s garden, and the king warned … Read more
The Goose Girl is a classic fairy tale that was recorded by the Brothers Grimm. Here’s a retelling of the story, staying true to its original plot. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess whose mother, the queen, arranged a marriage for her with a prince in a distant land. As the princess … Read more
“The Twelve Dancing Princesses” is a classic fairy tale originally collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here’s a short version of the story: Once there was a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They slept in twelve beds all in one room, and when they went to bed, the doors were shut and locked. However, every … Read more
“A Letter from Santa Claus” is a charming and lesser-known work by Mark Twain. Written in 1875, it’s a letter Twain penned for his daughter, Susie Clemens, who was three years old at the time. The letter is from Santa Claus and it reflects Twain’s wit and warmth as a father. This letter showcases Twain’s … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a poor fisherman who lived with his wife in a pigsty close to the sea. One day, while fishing, the fisherman caught a flounder, who surprisingly spoke to him. “Pray, let me live! I am not a real fish but an enchanted prince,” the flounder begged. Startled, the fisherman … Read more
Once upon a time, in a small cottage near a great forest, lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and two children, Hansel and Gretel. One night, the family’s food was almost gone. The stepmother said to the woodcutter, “We cannot feed the children anymore. Take them into the forest and leave them there.” The … Read more
In Denmark, there was an Elfin hill, so rich and beautiful. It was covered with violets and primroses. Inside the hill, the elves lived, and they were preparing for a grand party. The hill was to be opened, and the old elfin maidens, who had been in the hill for hundreds of years, were busy … Read more