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"Snow-White and Rose-Red" is a German fairy tale. The best-known version is the one collected by the Brothers Grimm as tale number 161.
Snow-White and Rose-Red are two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow, in a small cottage by th…
"Snow-White and Rose-Red" is a German fairy tale. The best-known version is the one collected by the Brothers Grimm as tale number 161.
Snow-White and Rose-Red are two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow, in a small cottage by th…
"Little One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 130.
A woman had three daughters: The eldest had one eye in the middle of her forehead, the second had two eyes like ordinary people, …
"Little One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 130.
A woman had three daughters: The eldest had one eye in the middle of her forehead, the second had two eyes like ordinary people, …
Don’t miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park – available to pre-order now! Her duty is to keep smiling through…When World War II breaks out, Suzanne’s dream of at…
Don’t miss the new uplifting historical saga series from Molly Green, set at famous Bletchley Park: Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park – available to pre-order now! Her duty is to keep smiling through…When World War II breaks out, Suzanne’s dream of at…
A gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As a chambermaid at one of London’s busiest inns, condemned to a life of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lot…
A gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As a chambermaid at one of London’s busiest inns, condemned to a life of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lot…
"Bearskin" is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, as tale no. 101.
A man was a soldier, but when war ended, his parents were dead, and his brothers had no place for him. – A green-coated man with a cloven hoof appeared to him and …
"Bearskin" is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, as tale no. 101.
A man was a soldier, but when war ended, his parents were dead, and his brothers had no place for him. – A green-coated man with a cloven hoof appeared to him and …
"The Three Little Men in the Wood" or «The Three Little Gnomes in the Forest» is a German fairy tale collected in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm.
A woman offers her hand in marriage to a widower: in return, her daughter would wash and drink water, a…
"The Three Little Men in the Wood" or «The Three Little Gnomes in the Forest» is a German fairy tale collected in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm.
A woman offers her hand in marriage to a widower: in return, her daughter would wash and drink water, a…
"Little Red Cap" is a European fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. Its origins can be traced back to the 10th century by several European folk tales, including one from Italy called The False Grandmother, later written among others…
"Little Red Cap" is a European fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. Its origins can be traced back to the 10th century by several European folk tales, including one from Italy called The False Grandmother, later written among others…
Ah! yes, that was little Tuk: in reality his name was not Tuk, but that was what he called himself before he could speak plain: he meant it for Charles, and it is all well enough if one does but know it. He had now to take care of his little sister A…
Ah! yes, that was little Tuk: in reality his name was not Tuk, but that was what he called himself before he could speak plain: he meant it for Charles, and it is all well enough if one does but know it. He had now to take care of his little sister A…
"The Shadow" (Danish: Skyggen) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale was first published in 1847.
Once a learned man from the northern regions of Europe went on a voyage south. One night, he sat on his terra…
"The Shadow" (Danish: Skyggen) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale was first published in 1847.
Once a learned man from the northern regions of Europe went on a voyage south. One night, he sat on his terra…
"Briar Rose" (German: Dornröschen), also titled in English as The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, is a classic fairy tale which involves a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince.
Once upon a time there lived a king and q…
"Briar Rose" (German: Dornröschen), also titled in English as The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, is a classic fairy tale which involves a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince.
Once upon a time there lived a king and q…
There was once a fine gentleman, all of whose moveables were a boot-jack and a hair-comb: but he had the finest false collars in the world; and it is about one of these collars that we are now to hear a story. – It was so old, that it began to t…
There was once a fine gentleman, all of whose moveables were a boot-jack and a hair-comb: but he had the finest false collars in the world; and it is about one of these collars that we are now to hear a story. – It was so old, that it began to t…
The Red Shoes" (Danish: De røde sko) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen first published by C.A. Reitzel in Copenhagen 7 April 1845 in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. Third Collection. 1845. (Nye Eventyr. Første Bind. Tre…
The Red Shoes" (Danish: De røde sko) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen first published by C.A. Reitzel in Copenhagen 7 April 1845 in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. Third Collection. 1845. (Nye Eventyr. Første Bind. Tre…
Along time ago, there lived an old poet, a thoroughly kind old poet. As he was sitting one evening in his room, a dreadful storm arose without, and the rain streamed down from heaven; but the old poet sat warm and comfortable in his chimney-comer, wh…
Along time ago, there lived an old poet, a thoroughly kind old poet. As he was sitting one evening in his room, a dreadful storm arose without, and the rain streamed down from heaven; but the old poet sat warm and comfortable in his chimney-comer, wh…
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Longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize
An intergenerational saga about three Nigerian women: a novel about food, family, and forgiveness.
Butter Honey Pig Bread is a story of choices and their consequences, of moth…
2021 CANADA READS FINALIST
Longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize
An intergenerational saga about three Nigerian women: a novel about food, family, and forgiveness.
Butter Honey Pig Bread is a story of choices and their consequences, of moth…
"The Story of a Mother" (Danish: Historien om en moder) is a story by the Danish poet, travel writer, short story writer, and novelist Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale was first published December 1847. The story has been made into …
"The Story of a Mother" (Danish: Historien om en moder) is a story by the Danish poet, travel writer, short story writer, and novelist Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale was first published December 1847. The story has been made into …
There lived a tailor who had only one son, and he was extremely small, not any larger than your thumb, and so was called Tom Thumb. – However, he was a courageous little fellow, and he told his father, «Father, I am determined to go into the wor…
There lived a tailor who had only one son, and he was extremely small, not any larger than your thumb, and so was called Tom Thumb. – However, he was a courageous little fellow, and he told his father, «Father, I am determined to go into the wor…
"Frederick and Catherine" (also called «Freddy and Katy Lizzy») is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in Grimm's Fairy Tales, number 59.
Frederick and Catherine were husband and wife. He left to do his work. She started to …
"Frederick and Catherine" (also called «Freddy and Katy Lizzy») is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in Grimm's Fairy Tales, number 59.
Frederick and Catherine were husband and wife. He left to do his work. She started to …
"Oh, If I Could But Shiver!" is a German folktale collected by the Brothers Grimm. It is tale number 4 in the collection. It was also included by Andrew Lang in The Blue Fairy Book (1889). – The Grimms' first, 1812 edition contained a …
"Oh, If I Could But Shiver!" is a German folktale collected by the Brothers Grimm. It is tale number 4 in the collection. It was also included by Andrew Lang in The Blue Fairy Book (1889). – The Grimms' first, 1812 edition contained a …
"Faithful John" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 6.
In some variants, a king on his deathbed orders his servant, Trusty John, not to let his son see a certain room, which holds a portrait of a princess. – …
"Faithful John" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 6.
In some variants, a king on his deathbed orders his servant, Trusty John, not to let his son see a certain room, which holds a portrait of a princess. – …
"The Little Brother and Sister" is a well-known European fairy tale which was, among others, written down by the Brothers Grimm in their collection of Children's and Household Tales (Grimm's Fairy Tales). It is alternatively known as «…
"The Little Brother and Sister" is a well-known European fairy tale which was, among others, written down by the Brothers Grimm in their collection of Children's and Household Tales (Grimm's Fairy Tales). It is alternatively known as «…