Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.

An easy-to-read version of Jack and the beanstalk, in which the boy's mother chops down the beanstalk so he can escape from the giant.

In The Elves and the Shoemaker a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met and he is able to buy more leather for two more pairs. When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible...

Enraged at not being invited to the princess' christening, the 13th fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for 100 years.

Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds

"An easy format retelling of the classic fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood and the encounters she has on her way to visit grandmother's house. Original edition revised with new illustrations. Includes reading activities and a word list"--

The youngest of three sons does the king's bidding, thereby breaking a spell and winning the hand of the princess, after his two older brothers have failed.

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb has many adventures before falling in love with the King of the Fairy Flowers.