The fairy tales and folklore written by the Brothers Grimm are essential classics, the ancient stories that have existed since time immemorial, that we teach to our children, and which were originally intended for adults. This edition brings together the best-known tales, including "Sleeping Beauty", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Hansel and Gretel", "The Frog-King" and "Rumpelstiltskin".

"When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their 'Children's and Household Tales' in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as 'Rapunzel, ' 'Hansel and Gretel, ' and 'Cinderella' would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised...

A retelling, set in Africa, of the story of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.

Four animals who are no longer wanted by their masters set out to become musicians in the town of Bremen, but along the way they encounter a den of thieves.

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.

Lost in the forest after the family she works for is killed by robbers, a poor servant girl is befriended by a white dove who provides food, clothing, and shelter but then asks for a favor in return.

A retelling of the traditional tale of how the king's twelve daughters wear out their shoes every night while supposedly sleeping in their locked bedroom.

The Pied Piper pipes the village free of rats, and when the villagers refuse to pay him for the service he exacts a terrible revenge. Robert Brownings famous verse retelling of the medieval legend of the Pied Piper is renowned for its humor and vivid wordplay. Color reproductions of Kate Greenaways beautiful, delicate watercolor illustrations adorn every page.