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Little Red Riding Hood by Brothers Grimm
Little Red Riding Hood
Brothers Grimm
5 min
Join Little Red Riding Hood on her journey through the mysterious woods to visit Grandma. But beware, a cunning wolf has other plans. Can she outsmart him and deliver her treats?
Lucky Hans by H.C. Andersen
Lucky Hans
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
After seven years’ work, Hans trades his way from gold to goose to grindstone—and ends with nothing but joy. Laugh through his misadventures and discover how feeling free can be the greatest luck.
Little Ida's Flowers by H.C. Andersen
Little Ida's Flowers
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
Why are Ida’s flowers drooping? A student whispers a secret: they danced at the Flower King’s ball! Follow Ida into a moonlit party, a tiny funeral, and a promise that beauty blooms again.
Peter and Lotta's Christmas by Elsa Beskow
Peter and Lotta's Christmas
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
Snow falls, candles glow, and a mysterious Christmas Goat knocks. Join Peter and Lotta as they bake, share, and uncover a cheerful holiday secret with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender, and Uncle Blue.
Olle's Ski Trip by Elsa Beskow
Olle's Ski Trip
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
With new skis and a brave heart, Olle rides with King Winter, plays with Snowflake Children, and later greets Lady Thaw as spring arrives. A gentle, magical journey through the seasons.
Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Pari Banu by Arabian Nights
Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Pari Banu
Arabian Nights
 6+
5 min
Three princes race to find wonders: a flying carpet, a seeing tube, and a healing apple. But the lost arrow leads Prince Ahmed to Pari Banu—and to a daring test of love and honor.
Rapunzel by Brothers Grimm
Rapunzel
Brothers Grimm
 3+
5 min
When a forbidden garden tempts a desperate couple, they must face a powerful enchantress. Discover the thrilling tale of Rapunzel, where bravery and magic intertwine in unexpected ways.
Soria Moria Castle by Asbjørnsen and Moe
Soria Moria Castle
Asbjørnsen and Moe
 6+
5 min
Dreamer Halvor seeks the shining Soria Moria Castle, battles trolls with many heads, wins a princess’s heart, then must defeat a forgetting spell to find his way back to true love.
Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault
Puss in Boots
Charles Perrault
 6+
5 min
A clever cat in bright boots outsmarts a king, a field of farmers, and a fearsome ogre to win a castle and a princess for his poor master. Tricks, courage, and fun await!
Rumpelstiltskin by Brothers Grimm
Rumpelstiltskin
Brothers Grimm
 3+
5 min
Meet a clever maiden who must spin straw into gold to escape a king's greed. Enter a mysterious helper with a tricky bargain. Can she solve the riddle of his name?
The Princess on the Glass Hill by Asbjørnsen and Moe
The Princess on the Glass Hill
Asbjørnsen and Moe
 6+
5 min
When no one can climb the slippery glass hill, quiet Boots rides copper, silver, and golden horses to catch three apples—and a princess—while everyone else slides, boasts, and stares in surprise.
The Brave Little Tailor by Brothers Grimm
The Brave Little Tailor
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
A clever tailor with a sash that reads “Seven at one blow” outsmarts giants, traps a unicorn and boar, and wins a princess—using brains, not brawn, to turn the whole kingdom on its head.
The Bremen Town Musicians by Brothers Grimm
The Bremen Town Musicians
Brothers Grimm
 3+
5 min
An old donkey, dog, cat, and rooster form a band and outsmart a gang of robbers to win a cozy home. Their loud “music” saves the night—and their future together.
The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde
The Devoted Friend
Oscar Wilde
 6+
5 min
A clever linnet tells of Little Hans and a rich Miller who talks of friendship but only takes—until a stormy night reveals what true friends do. A sharp, thoughtful classic retold.
The Dog and the Sparrow by Brothers Grimm
The Dog and the Sparrow
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
A hungry dog, a clever sparrow, and a reckless wagoner cross paths. A promise of friendship ignites a whirlwind of revenge in this stark, unforgettable Brothers Grimm cautionary tale.
The Ebony Horse by Arabian Nights
The Ebony Horse
Arabian Nights
 6+
5 min
A prince tests a flying horse, gets lost among the clouds, discovers a princess on a rooftop, and outwits a schemer and a king to bring her home in a daring rescue.
The False Collar by H.C. Andersen
The False Collar
H.C. Andersen
 3+
5 min
Meet a boastful collar who dreams of marriage. When it flirts with a shy garter, chaos unfolds. Discover the collar's misadventures in a world of laundry and quirky characters.
The Elder-Tree Mother by H.C. Andersen
The Elder-Tree Mother
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
Sick in bed, a boy sips elder tea and meets the Elder-Tree Mother, who shows a whole lifetime beneath one tree—weddings, winters, and home—in a warm tale where steam and story become one.
The Elves and the Shoemaker by Brothers Grimm
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Brothers Grimm
 3+
5 min
Discover how a hardworking shoemaker's luck changes when mysterious elves secretly craft shoes overnight, turning his fortunes around. Unveil the magic behind this enchanting Christmas mystery in this heartwarming tale.
The Flying Trunk by H.C. Andersen
The Flying Trunk
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A careless rich boy gets a magic trunk that flies him to a princess in a tower. A funny story wins a royal wedding—until one spark ruins everything. Can stories carry him now?