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The Old Street Lamp by H.C. Andersen
The Old Street Lamp
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
On its last night, an old street lamp faces retirement. A strange gift and a kind family help it shine again—guiding a hardworking student and brightening a whole neighborhood with gentle light.
The Queen Bee by Brothers Grimm
The Queen Bee
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
When a kind youngest brother spares ants, ducks, and a beehive, they repay him with clever help. Can he solve three impossible tasks and wake a sleeping castle and its princesses?
The Red Shoes by H.C. Andersen
The Red Shoes
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
Karen longs for shiny red shoes, but they won’t stop dancing! Chased by her mistake, she learns humility, seeks mercy, and finds a gentler joy than glitter ever gave.
The Shadow by H.C. Andersen
The Shadow
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A scholar’s shadow runs away, returns as a rich gentleman, and turns truth upside down. Can anyone spot the difference before it’s too late? A haunting tale about pride, honesty, and appearances.
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
The Selfish Giant
Oscar Wilde
 6+
5 min
A Giant builds a wall to keep children out—and his garden freezes into endless winter. Discover how one small boy and a changed heart bring spring back, and a gentle, garden-bright goodbye.
The Singing Bone by Brothers Grimm
The Singing Bone
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
A ruthless boar, two brothers, and a bone that sings the truth—discover how courage wins the hunt, but honesty uncovers a hidden crime and brings justice to a troubled kingdom.
The Six Swans by Brothers Grimm
The Six Swans
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
A brave princess must stay silent for six years and sew shirts from star-flowers to save her brothers, who are swans by day. Can she endure lies, danger, and time?
The Snow Queen by H.C. Andersen
The Snow Queen
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
When a wicked mirror steals Kay’s kindness, brave Gerda journeys across forests and snow to the Snow Queen’s palace. Magic, reindeer, and true friendship melt the coldest ice and save the day.
The Robber Bridegroom by Brothers Grimm
The Robber Bridegroom
Brothers Grimm
 6+
5 min
A brave bride-to-be follows a forest trail and uncovers a terrible secret. With a clever old woman and a single clue, she exposes a robber gang at her own wedding.
The Sun Egg by Elsa Beskow
The Sun Egg
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
A tiny forest elf finds a glowing “sun egg” — an orange! With a daring bird, she flies south to see orange groves, then returns home to share the sunshine’s secret with her friends.
The Swineherd by H.C. Andersen
The Swineherd
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A proud princess wants shiny toys, a clever prince disguises himself as a swineherd, and a singing pot starts trouble. When kisses are traded for trinkets, the truth—and a lesson—appear.
The Snowman by H.C. Andersen
The Snowman
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A brand-new Snowman falls in love with a warm, glowing stove. As winter shifts to spring, he learns how love can ache—and change—while a wise yard-dog understands why he felt it so strongly.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
Beatrix Potter
 3+
5 min
Join little Benjamin Bunny on an adventurous trip to Mr. McGregor's garden. With his cousin Peter in trouble, it's up to Benjamin to recover Peter's clothes from the scarecrow.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
 3+
5 min
Rule-breaker Peter sneaks into Mr. McGregor’s garden for a crunchy feast, then a heart-pounding chase. Can he outsmart the farmer, lose his jacket, and hop home safe before dark today?
The Tale of the Curious Perch by Elsa Beskow
The Tale of the Curious Perch
Elsa Beskow
 6+
5 min
A bold little perch leaves his lake to see the wide world, shoots through a mill, gets hooked near a grand garden, and must rely on a kind child to find his way home.
The Tinderbox by H.C. Andersen
The Tinderbox
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A poor soldier, a secret tinderbox, and three dogs with gigantic eyes turn a hanging into a wedding. Sneak into castles, outwit a queen, and watch magic rewrite a prophecy in Andersen’s bold tale.
The Three Little Pigs by Unknown
The Three Little Pigs
Unknown
 3+
5 min
Join three clever pigs on their adventure to build the perfect house. Can they outsmart the Big Bad Wolf and find safety, or will they become his next meal?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Brothers Grimm
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Brothers Grimm
 3+
10 min
Discover the secret of the twelve princesses' worn-out shoes as a brave soldier uncovers their magical nighttime adventures. Can he solve the mystery and become king without losing his head?
The Wild Swans by H.C. Andersen
The Wild Swans
H.C. Andersen
 6+
5 min
A brave princess must save her eleven brothers, cursed to be wild swans. With burning nettles, a vow of silence, and a racing sunset, can Elisa break the spell before it’s too late?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
 6+
5 min
Whisked to Oz by a cyclone, Dorothy and Toto follow the Yellow Brick Road with brave friends to unmask a humbug and find home, heart, brains, and courage.