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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.

A retelling of the Grimm fairy tale in which four animal friends, in search of a place to live, scare robbers from a house in the forest and decide to live together.

"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"--

Retells the classic German version of Snow White, together with three similar tales--Marigo of the Forty Dragons from Albania, The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her forehead from Mozambique, and The magic needle from Turkey.

Easy-to-read text relates a tiny boy's adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, on the back of a mouse, and at a king's table.

Angry at being forced to keep her promise to a frog, the princess finally resorts to violent action, with unexpected results.

The poor old shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

A retelling of a German folksong about a bear unable to water his flowers because every attempt to repair the hole in his bucket only leads to further problems.

Retells the classic German tale of Rapunzel in the tower, along with the similar tales of Clotilde from the Philippines, and Petrosinella from Italy.

Mother Goat rescues six of her kids after they are swallowed by a wicked wolf.