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
This is a short retelling of Tatterhood a Norwegian fairy tale. In a kingdom long ago, a queen longed for a child. An old beggar woman gave her two flowers: one beautiful, one wilted, and said, “Eat these.” But she warned, only to eat one. The queen, however, ate both. Soon, she gave birth to … Read more
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
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 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 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
At the Back of the North Wind” is a children’s novel written by George MacDonald, and published in 1871. It’s a beautiful and symbolic story that blends fantasy and reality. Here’s a short retelling of the story: In a small house in London, there lived a kind-hearted little boy named Diamond. His parents named him … Read more
The Princess and the Goblin is a beloved children’s fantasy novel by George MacDonald, published in 1872. It tells the story of Princess Irene and her adventures with Curdie, a miner’s son, as they outwit the goblins that live beneath the mountains near her castle. Let’s dive into a short retelling of this classic magical … Read more
The Light Princess is a classic fairy tale by George MacDonald, first published in 1864. It’s a whimsical story with a blend of humor, romance, and fantasy. Here’s a short retelling of the story: Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there lived a king and queen who longed for a child. … Read more
Once upon a time, on a sunny afternoon, a curious young girl named Alice was sitting by the riverbank with her sister. Suddenly, a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her, exclaiming, “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” Intrigued, Alice followed the Rabbit down a large rabbit hole. She fell … Read more