The Frog King, or Iron Henry
Part 1 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Let us tell you a magical story. There was once a beautiful princess who liked spending her time playing with a golden ball. But one day the ball fell into a well. The princess got so sad that the frog which lived in the well decided to help the poor girl. However in exchange for something. What did the frog want? Did the princess keep her promise? Was the golden ball worth the effort? How will this story end? If you want to find out, read "The Frog King, or Iron Henry".
Cat and Mouse in Partnership
Part 2 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Have you heard about the cat-and-mouse game? You realize there is a certain meaning behind it, right? Well then you would be surprised if we told you that the cat and the mouse in our story grew to be very good friends. They shared the same house and the same jar of fat. Now we ask you: is the cat to be trusted? Can she betray her new friend, the mouse? Or she can change? What will happen if the mouse finds out the truth? There are still many questions to go but if you want to find out all the answers, read "Cat and Mouse in Partnership".
Our Lady's Child
Part 3 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Do you think it is possible to not confess your sins if you are about to be burnt at stake? Most probably not, right? Well the girl in our story is so stubborn that you might rethink it. She lived in Heaven and Virgin Mary asked her to go on a trip through the thirteen doors of Heaven where only the last one was not to be opened. Now you would not be surprised if we told you that the girl opened it. What followed after that? Will she confess her wrongs? Is there something or someone who can make her repent. You can read "Our Lady's Child" to find out.
The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was
Part 4 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Here goes a story about two brothers. The one was hard-working and smart while the other one was quite the opposite. He was so stupid that he even did not know what it meant to get scared or be afraid of something. A sexton offered to help him and tried to give the young boy the creeps. But it went all wrong. The sexton ended up with a broken leg. What happened? Will the young boy get himself out of the mess? What if you knew that one of the two brothers in the story was going to become king? Who would you bet on?
The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
Part 5 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Goats and wolfs are not the best friends, you may know. This is why the mother goat in our tale warned her seven kids to look our for the wolf and stay away from him. However the clever wolf found a way to deceive the poor kids and they ended up in his stomach. Our folktale does end here. Do you want to find out what happened next? Then read "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids".
Faithful John
Part 6 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There was once an old king. His last wish was to keep his son away from the picture of the princess of the Golden Dwelling. You may wonder why? Well by seeing the picture the young prince was going to fall in love with the princess and this would bring him only dangers. Faithful John was the old king's loyal servant who promised the king to protect the young boy. However you can imagine it was not as easy as it seemed. Would you be surprised if we told you that the prince got to see the picture? But what happened next? Were there for real dangers lurking behind the prince's back and how will Faithful John end up in a prison?
The Twelve Brothers
Part 9 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A king and a queen had twelve sons. The queen was expecting her thirteenth child when the king announced that if it is a girl, he will kill his twelve sons. The worried mother found a way to warn her children and they escaped shortly after their sister was born. Many years went by and the princess found out that she was not the only child in the family. She decided to find her brothers. What will however happen when they meet her for the first time? Will they be happy to reunite with their sister or they will seek revenge? Do you want to find out? Then read "The Twelve Brothers".
The Pack of Ragamuffins
Part 10 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Have you heard the saying: "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch"? Well the hen and the cock in our story wanted to trick an innkeeper into letting them stay at the inn without paying for it. Will the innkeeper get himself into a bad deal? Will he realize it too late? Will the cock and hen's plan go as expected or they will get caught? "The Pack of Ragamuffins" holds all the answers.
Little Brother and Little Sister
Part 11 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
"Little Brother and Little Sister" is a magical story about two innocent children who flee the wicked stepmother they have. They seek shelter in the woods but we all know that the forests often hide dangers. Will the little boy and girl survive by taking care of each other or the evil witch will find them? Are the curses going to catch up with them or the good will win over the bad?
Rapunzel
Part 12 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There lived once a beautiful girl named Rapunzel. She had a magnificent childhood but when she became 12 years old, an enchantress closed Rapunzel in a high tower without any doors or stairs. The poor girl could not go out. It was only the enchantress who visited her. Do you want to know how? She climbed the long beautiful hair of Rapunzel. One day a charming prince went by the tower and caught a glimpse of Rapunzel. Will he manage to save the girl or the enchantress will stay in their way? If you want to find out the end of this fairy tale, you may as well read "Rapunzel", one of the best known stories by Brothers Grimm.
The Three Spinning Women
Part 14 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
What if we told you that you can marry a prince only after you spin all the flax in a room? You would be surprised if we told you that this is what happened with the girl in our story. However she neither loved to spin, nor did she spin the flax herself. She found a way to trick the queen and she married the prince. Will the secret be revealed and what will follow after that? Will they punish the lazy girl or this time she will get away with it?
Hansel and Gretel
Part 15 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
If you make a stone path from your home to the forest, you will most certainly find your back, right? What if the path is from bread crumbs? Well, it will most certainly disappear in a while. The little brother and sister Hansel and Gretel had to learn it the hard way. They got left in the woods all by themselves. After a while they suddenly saw a house of sugar canes and ginger bread. Out of nowhere. Don't you think it is a bit tricky? Is there some danger lurking behind the children's backs? Or they have found their safe haven? You will find out what followed next in one of the best folktales by Brothers Grimm "Hansel and Gretel".
The Three Snake-leaves
Part 16 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Can you imagine surviving a war, then getting offered to marry the king's daughter and then having to accept to be buried together with her when she dies? It sounds quite unbelievable, but this is what happened to the man in our story. He was faithful and loyal so he kept his promise. The princess died and our friend got buried with her although he was still alive. But did you know that there were some special snake leaves which could revive a person? The soldier found those leaves. Will he revive himself or his wife? What will happen afterwards? Will the princess be as loyal as her husband? If you want to find out the end, then read "The Three Snake-Leaves".
The White Snake
Part 17 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Imagine this. You take a bite from the king's dish which is a white snake. Then suddenly you start understanding the language of animals. And this gets you out of numerous problems. Does it sound believable? Well it should because this is what the servant in our story experienced. However what are those troubles that he found himself in? Could he really understand all animals and how did this help him? If a servant takes a bite from the king's dish, you would expect punishment to follow. Did it? Or the servant got a reward? If you want to know how and why, you can read "The White Snake".
Straw, Coal, and Bean
Part 18 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Do you want to join the journey of one straw, coal and a bean? It is a strange company, but why not? You may learn something new. Like for example have you wondered why beans have seams? Well if you read this fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, you will for sure find out.
The Fisherman And His Wife
Part 19 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A fisherman and his wife lived poorly by the sea. One day the fisherman caught a flounder and he promised the fisherman to grant him wishes, if he was willing to let him go. The man in our story did so but forgot to take advantage of the wish. The wife was however greedier so she asked for a cottage. And she got it. But it was not enough. Then she asked for a castle. But still it was not enough. And she kept asking for more and more. Do you think she was satisfied in the end? Do you agree that it is wrong to not express gratitude? If you want to find out how the couple ended up, read "The Fisherman and His Wife".
The Brave Little Tailor
Part 20 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There was once a tailor who killed seven flies at one stroke. He was so proud of himself that he made a belt embroidered with the words "Seven at one stroke". Then a giant saw the tailor and he thought that our friend had killed seven people at once. Can you imagine what type of misinterpretation we are talking about? So he challenged the tailor. Squeeze a rock until it drips, throw a stone further than the eyes can see. And each time the tailor won. Can he be that strong? Is he hiding something? Will he have the courage to kill not only one, but two giants and what will he get in return. Find out in "The Brave Little Tailor" by Brothers Grimm.
Cinderella
Part 21 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
You have probably heard of Cinderella many times. But do you know the whole story of it and why she is called like that?
Well there lived once a girl whose mother died and her father remarried a woman with two daughters. Our little friend was treated badly by her step-mother and step-sisters and they made her clean all the time. One day the king's son arranged a magnificent ball. The step-mother allowed Cinderella to go but only after separating lentils from the ashes. It cannot be possible, right? Well Cinderella managed to do it on time. And one gorgeous young lady appeared at the ball. Who helped Cinderella? How did she get to the ball without anyone noticing? What happened after the prince saw her? The magical tale by Brothers Grimm holds the answers.
The Riddle
Part 22 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A prince and his servant are exposed to great danger. They spend a night in a witch's house. The witch however tries to poison them. Luckily they get warned and they slip out. The poison kills only their horse. But the journey does not end there. They stumble upon some robbers who astonishingly die of the poison as well. Then they arrive to a town where a princess wants people to pose riddles for her. If she solves it, they get killed. If she can't, she marries the one who posed the riddle. And we ask you – do you have any guesses about the riddle our prince and his servant posed and do you think the princess will manage to solve it?
The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage
Part 23 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Here goes a tale about three little friends who lived together and shared daily tasks like cooking or gathering woods. But as it often happens in some households, a problem occurred. The bird felt like she had to do the most difficult part of the chores. And they all agreed on changing roles. However things went downhill. How? You can find out in "The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage".
Frau Holle
Part 24 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Can you imagine jumping into a well only because your step-mother makes you to? Although it may sound impossible, the poor girl in our story had to do it. And she did not die. Actually she fell into another land where she had to complete a series of chores. At the end she met Frau Holle who rewarded the poor girl with gold because of her kindness and diligence. Now here comes the funny part. The poor girl went back home and when her step-sister found out about the gold, she jumped straight into the well. Do you think it went the same way for her as well? Find out in "Frau Holle".
The Seven Ravens
Part 25 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Once lived a family of nine, a mother, a father, and their seven sons. The eighth child was on the way. The seven brothers got a little sister. She was however so sick that the family decided to baptize her privately. The father sent his seven boys to get water but it took so much time that he got angry. So angry that he cursed his own children into becoming ravens. Years later their poor lonely sister found out about her brothers' fate. And she headed out searching for them. Will she succeed? Will she break the enchantment? Find out in "The Seven Ravens".
The Bremen Town Musicians
Part 27 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
"The Bremen Town Musicians" is actually a tale about one donkey, one dog, one cat and a rooster who embarked on a mission. They were going to become musicians in Bremen. However some robbers stood in their way. And their plans changed.
Did our musicians get themselves in trouble or they prevailed over the seemingly dangerous group?
The Singing Bone
Part 28 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Whoever kills the wild boar and frees the land from this plague, will marry the king's daughter. This is the challenge two brothers decided to face. You may think that they were willing to help each other but actually the story goes another way. The younger brother got a magical spear and he managed to kill the boar first. However what followed afterwards was definitely not expected. Read "The Singing Bone" to find out what it is.
The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs
Part 29 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A boy was born with the prophecy that he was about to marry the king's daughter. The king got extremely annoyed by this possibility so he made everything he could to get rid of the poor boy – he took him from his parents, he closed him in a box which he threw in the river, he made him carry a letter to the queen which said that the bearer has to be killed and many more things. The boy managed to slip the dangers each and every time. Until one day the king made the boy take three golden hairs from the devil's head. Is this the boy's end or justice will prevail?
Little Louse and Little Flea
Part 30 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Once lived a louse and a flea together and then suddenly one day the louse burnt herself. The flea got scared and began screaming. And this simple thing led to the door's creaking, the broom's sweeping, the tree's shaking and so on until many of the flea and louse's friends got hurt. You can find out how this funny story ended in "Little Louse and Little Flea" by Brothers Grimm.
The Girl Without Hands
Part 31 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Can you imagine having a father who would give you to the Devil in exchange for riches and wealth? The poor girl in our story had to endure not only this but getting her hands cut off as well. Her will was so strong that she decided to not fall victim of the Devil. So she headed out in the woods, wandering around, not having anything, not even food. Surprisingly enough she survived and she became a queen. Her misfortunes did not end with this however. Many more difficulties followed. Because, you know, the Devil does not forget so easily.
Clever Hans
Part 32 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Hans was in love with a girl named Gretel. They saw each other every day and every time Gretel gave Hans a gift. Hans was however not that smart, so he mishandled the gifts. Gretel gave Hans a needle and he stuck it in a hay. His mother told him that it was going to be better to stick it through his sleeve. And so he did the next day. However the gift was not a needle, but a knife. You can imagine the misunderstanding that had occurred. The story continues with Hans' misfortunes. Will Gretel agree to marry him after she witnesses his stupidity so many times? Find out in Brothers Grimm's "Clever Hans".
The Three Languages
Part 33 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
The boy in our story decided to learn languages. And so he did. The language of birds, of dogs and of frogs. His father was however not satisfied. The boy had to be killed. His father's men took however pity on him and let the boy wander around in the woods. Maybe there the languages he learnt will help him survive? Or they will get him in even greater trouble? Find out in "The Three Languages" by Brothers Grimm.
Clever Elsie
Part 34 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Did you manage to read "Clever Hans" already? Do you remember how clever he actually was? Well Elsie turns out to be as clever as him? One day a boy came to her house. He was going to marry her only if she proved how smart she was. And so she tried. Somehow she stood the test and the boy married her. It was unfortunately too late when he realized the mistake he had made. So he decided to right his wrong. Find out how in "Clever Elsie".
The Tailor in Heaven
Part 35 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There was once a tailor who wanted to be admitted to Heaven. He was so exhausted and he was begging St. Peter so badly, that St. Peter took pity of him and let the tailor in. He had however to sit quietly in a corner because otherwise the Lord would get angry. The tailor followed St. Peters orders only while he was there. When St. Peter left, the tailor decided to look around. All of a sudden the tailor's gaze fell into a big golden chair, which happened to be the Lord's. Will the tailor dare to sit there and what will follow after that? Find out the answers in "The Tailor in Heaven".
The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack
Part 36 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Can you imagine getting driven away from your home because of a lying goat? As impossible as it may sound, it happened to the three brothers in our story. Sadly only after the father sent them away, did he realize his mistake. In some years time the sons are ready to return home. Each of them brings a special gift – one wishing table, one golden donkey and one magical cudgel. The brothers want to show his father what they have earned. Things however do not go according to plan. And one innkeeper is to blame. How will the three brothers solve the problem and will they finally find peace home? Find out in "The Wishing-table, the Gold-ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack".
The Elves
Part 39 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Do you want to hear not only one but three stories about elves?
In the first story the elves are quite helpful as they help a poor shoemaker finish his tasks faster.
In the second story the elves are quite funny as they make a servant girl spend "three" days together with them in the hollow mountain. Surprisingly when she returns home, she realizes that the elves' three days are actually seven years.
In the third story the elves are quite sneaky as they change a human-child with a changeling.
What is the conclusion you can draw? Be careful with elves because you can never know what they would do.
The Robber Bridegroom
Part 40 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A miller's daughter is about to marry a rich man who is however creepy and scary. All the birds and creatures try to warn the poor girl. Something is quite not alright with her suitor. She decides to see for herself so she heads out to his home. An old lady takes pity on her and saves her just before her future husband enters the room. The poor girl sees so much more than she could have guessed and expected. She will either have to muffle her screams or she will end up dead. Find out what followed in "The Robber Bridegroom".
The Godfather
Part 42 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Once lived a father who had to decide on a godfather for his child. He could not come up with a better plan, so he chose the Death. It sounds like the stupidest decision ever but it came with a bonus. The child got a special power. He could tell who was going to die and who was going to live. One day the child who was already a grown man visited his godfather. What he saw there however was more than spooky and scary. Will he get himself out of there alive? Find out in "The Godfather".
Frau Trude
Part 43 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A word has it that Frau Trude was a wicked witch so people were doing everything they could to avoid her. A girl was however not willing to obey so she went to Frau Trude's home. Did she make the biggest mistake of her life or she will refute the rumors? Find out in "Frau Trude" by Brothers Grimm.
Godfather Death
Part 44 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A poor man meets a dead end when he cannot decide on a godfather for his thirteenth child. He sees first the Lord but he does not think He will be a suitable godfather. Then he meets the Devil but this option does not suit him. The last one is the Death. The father finally decides. The Death treats equally both rich and poor so he will be the perfect godfather for his son. The gift that the Death gives to his godson is the power of seeing if a person can be cured or not. The gift is however to be used reasonably because otherwise it may lead to greater dangers. Will the thirteenth child follow his godfather's words or he will try to trick him? What will follow? Find out in "Godfather Death".
Thumbling as Journeyman
Part 45 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Thumbling is a tailor's little son whose adventures do not come to an end. He likes wandering around and he stumbles upon robbers, animals and other creatures. Thumbling is however fearless. Until he ends up in cow's stomach. Will he get himself out of there and will he finally long for his home? Find out in "Thumbling as Journeyman".
Fitcher's Bird
Part 46 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There lived once an evil sorcerer who went from door to door pretending to be a poor man in need of help. When a pretty girl opened her home for him, he would compel her to jump into his basket. This happened with three poor sisters, three consecutive times. The sorcerer would come, compel the eldest first, then take her to his home where she was to preserve an egg and not look around. Well, she did not want to obey. And he killed her. The same happened with the next sister. He killed her as well. The third sister was however the cleverest of them all. Will she manage to outwit the sorcerer and can she bring her sisters back to life? Read "Fitcher's Bird" to find out.
The Juniper-Tree
Part 47 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A step-mother hates her son so badly that she kills him. Her daughter manages to hide her step-brothers bones which she buries under a juniper-tree. The tree is however magical and more special than any other so when a bird flies out of it, you would suspect that something is about to happen. Will the evil step-mother get what she deserves or the boy's fate cannot be changed? Find out in Brothers Grimm's "The Juniper-Tree".
Old Sultan
Part 48 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Do you expect something in return when you offer somebody your help? Well, you should not. The wolf in our story however did. He helped his poor old friend, the dog Sultan, by plotting a scene where he takes the owners' child away and the dog "saves" it afterwards. This they did to prove the dog's master that Sultan can still be helpful even though he is old. Shortly after the wolf visited Sultan. He was expecting that Sultan was going to let him take away a sheep. Will Sultan agree or he will stand against his "friend"? Find out in "Old Sultan" by Brothers Grimm.
The Six Swans
Part 49 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A king got lost in the woods and unfortunately he stumbled upon a witch who was willing to show him the way only if he married her daughter. After he agreed, the poor king's misfortunes followed one after another. The king was worried that the new queen may do something to his seven children so he hid them in another castle. However the evil step-mother found out and she managed to get rid of the six boys. She turned them to swans. Their poor little sister was determined to save them. The price she had to pay was to stay silent six years, not uttering a single word. This cannot be possible, you may think. But believe us when we tell you that this was the smallest difficulty the girl had to go through. Find out the rest in "The Six Swans".
Little Briar-rose
Part 50 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
The king and the queen's long expected child is born and they decide to hold a feast. However a problem occurs. There are thirteen wise women in the land and they have only twelve golden plates. The thirteenth wise women gets furious because she is not invited and she curses the little girl. "The King's daughter shall in her fifteenth year prick herself with a spindle, and fall down dead". The devasted father has all the spindles in the kingdom burned. All but one. The fifteenth year comes and you may already know what follows – the girl pricks herself. Is there any future for her and the kingdom or the woman's curse is stronger than anything?
King Thrushbeard
Part 52 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
There was once a king who wanted to find a proper suitor for his precious daughter. The princess was however always finding some flaws in the future princes, so she sent all of them away. Not only this but she mocked and made fun of them. The king could not hold it no more and he married his daughter to a man he himself chose. The man however turned out to be poor. He lived in a small house and the girl had to work in the nearest castle. The princess became a servant. But the story does not end here. The princess's husband has something to share. Read "King Thrushbeard" to find out what it is.
The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn
Part 54 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Do you think it is smart to exchange a magical table cloth which fills with food every time it is spread out with a simple sack with seven soldiers inside? Well the youngest brother in our tale did so. But he had a plan. He would use the soldiers to fight on his side and take the tablecloth back. Then he saw a magical hat which could command cannons so he wanted to have it as well. He did the trick again. But do you think he would get far with this wiles?
Sweetheart Roland
Part 56 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
Once lived an evil witch who wanted to kill her step-daughter. The girl was however not only kind and beautiful, but smart as well. She changed places with her step-sister so the witch killed her own child instead. The lucky girl ran away with her beloved one. The danger was however right after them as the witch was determined to catch them. It was a long and exhausting persecution. Will the witch give up? Will the lovebirds get their happily ever after? Find out in "Sweetheart Roland".
The Golden Bird
Part 57 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
A golden bird steals the king's golden apples and he is determined to catch her. He sends his three sons out in the world with the only task to catch the bird. The three boys meet a fox on their way. The fox wants to give them some useful advises but the two older sons would not listen. The third one however follows the fox's words which takes him out of trouble several times. Would you believe us if we told you that the brother killed the fox at the end of the tale? Why? And what happened with the bird? Find out in Brothers Grimm's tale "The Golden Bird".
The Dog and the Sparrow
Part 58 of the Grimm's Fairy Tales series
The poor dog in our story is so badly treated by his master, that he decides to leave home. He meets a sparrow, who convinces him to head out to the city. His life however changes drastically on his way there. He gets killed. The sparrow feels responsible so he decides to revenge his poor friend. Find out what happened further in "The Dog and the Sparrow" by Brothers Grimm.