Cinderella (Classic)
Mistreated by her stepmother and two stepsisters, Cinderella yearns to be free and go to the royal ball.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A retelling of the Snow White fairytale that gives a new take on what is meant to be the "fairest" of all.
The Princess and the Frog
A modern retelling of the Brother's Grimm fairytale of an unlikely friendship that grows into love.
Hansel and Gretel
When Hansel and Gretel are forced to flee into the woods, they discover a delightful gingerbread house that hides an evil truth.
Rumpelstiltskin
A miller boasts to the King that his daughter can turn straw into gold, and now he must prove it.
Beauty and the Beast
A young woman trapped by circumstance learns there is more to a beast than the way he appears.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks discovers a cottage in the woods and inside, three bowls of steaming porridge, three chairs, and three beds.
The Ugly Duckling
Why does one of Mama Duck's six ducklings look so different from the others?
Sleeping Beauty
A contemporary reimagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, blending familiar elements with fresh twists.
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Aladdin stumbles upon a magical lamp that releases a powerful genie capable of granting wishes.
The Little Mermaid
A young mermaid falls in love with a human Prince. To become a human herself, she must strike a deal with the Sea Witch.
The Mice and the Elephants
A herd of elephants do a favor for the mice. How can a small thing repay a big thing?
Pocahontas and John Smith
Pocahontas throws herself upon the bent head of John Smith, saving his life, and ushering a time a peace between her tribe and the settlers.Retold by Elaine L. Lindy ©2018. All rights reserved.
The Beekeeper & The Bewitched Hare
A beekeeper rescues an enchanted hare as it's fleeing from a witch.
The Sword in the Stone
Young Arthur astonishes England by pulling out a sword that's embedded in stone - only Merlin the Magician is not surprised.
Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Robin Hood is drawn to the Sheriff's archery contest - what if it's a trap?
The Great Fire
A great fire wipes out all people on earth except for two individuals...but how is that so?
All For a Paisa
A father challenges his lackadaisical son to solve a perhaps impossible riddle.
The Painting & The Cat
A story on how to best perceive art features a painting, a mirror, and a cluster of quirky animals.
The Son & His Aged Mother
A Japanese son and his elderly mother must abide by their ruler's sudden and cruel decree.
A Surprise in the Oven
Tante Adela discovers an alarming creature curled up in her outdoor baking oven. How can she get it out?
White Wing & The Hunter
A hunter throws a net over a banyan tree, trapping the doves underneath.
Swapping Places
A farmer and his wife swap places for a day, and he finds her work is not as easy as he thought.
How to Turn Dirt Into Gold
A young man learns the secret of how to turn dirt into gold from his eager wife's father .
Akbar and the Half-Reward
Emperor Akbar rewards a young man who saved him from getting lost in the jungle, but a scheming palace guard plots to steal half.
Weighing the Elephant
A Chinese king is amazed by the gift of an elephant- but how to weigh it? This is a riddle tale.
Sima Guang Breaks the Vat
A Chinese Story in English for Kids Learning to Read. Sima Guang is tasked to save his friend.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Emperor is tricked into thinking he is wearing magical clothes visible only to those who are clever and smart.
The Snow Queen
A girl embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her friend from the icy and dangerous Snow Queen.
The Empty Pot
The Emperor decrees that the boy who grows the finest plant will be next emperor of China, but Ping's seed does not sprout.
A Donkey to Market
A father & son who take their donkey to market discover that everyone has something to say about it.
The Apple Dumpling
How can an old woman who yearns for an apple dumpling bake one with no apples at all?
Yuuki and the Tsunami
A young boy named Yuuki heroically saves 400 villagers from a sudden tsunami in Japan.
The Girl on the Water Buffalo
To be allowed to visit their home villages again, three brides must solve riddles that seem impossible to answer.
The Twelve Wild Ducks
A Princess risks everything to free her 12 older brothers from a spell.
The Girl-Warrior of Siberia
A Tsar's daughter battles a monster to prove to her father that she is strong and can rule.
Queen Anait of Armenia
Presented with an offer to marry the Prince, Anait says she will marry him on one condition - he masters a trade.
Androcles & the Lion
Androcles removes a thorn from a lion's paw, not realizing it's not be the last time he'll see the beast.
The Witch Baba Yaga
Natasha's stepmother orders her into the forest to find the witch Baba Yaga, knowing the danger she will face.
The Three Daughters and the Boy who Vanished
One by one, three daughters attempt to find a nobleman’s long-lost son, whose ghostly footsteps now echo through the castle
Cinderella (First Nation)
A scar-faced, youngest daughter earns the heart of a skeptical, magical warrior.
The Contest of the Fairies
Vying for the position of Head of Fairyland, two fairies make a bet - can a womanizing prince stay true?
The Fisherlad & The Mermaid’s Ring
A heartsick fisherlad discovers a mermaid's ring that has the power to grant his most ardent wish.
The Frog & The Condor
A girl, captured by a giant condor, finds hope for escape through the surprising appearance of a frog.
The Girl and the Puma
A hungry Spanish girl, forced to scavenge for food, forges a powerful relationship with a puma.
The Girl-Fish
A girl who's turned into a fish embarks on a quest to find the lost crown of the Queen Fish ion order to regain her human form.
The Girl Who Changed Her Fate
A youngest daughter, cursed with an ill fate, leaves home to find a way to change her fate.
Goblin’s Market
A sister cannot resist the tempting fruit of the Goblins, only to succumb to their disease. How can her sister save her?
The Golden Goose
A hapless parade of villagers gets stuck to Simpleton and his magical golden goose.
Guleesh & The Princess of France
After Guleesh and his band kidnap a Princess on her wedding day, he realizes the crime he helped to commit, and tries to make amends.
Janet and Tam Lin
Only Janet can save her elf friend, Tam Lin, from an impending Fairy sacrifice.
The Castle of Rose-Colored Clouds
Inspired by a fairy in a dream, a lad seeks the magical artifacts he will need to rule the Castle of the Rose-Colored Clouds.
The Lion’s Enchantment
To save an enchanted lion that a young woman befriends, she must sacrifice what she treasures most.
The Tale of Tutokanula
Overnight, a magic rock, El Capitan, raises a boy and girl who had fallen asleep on top of it.
The Girl and the Chenoo Monster
A girl who's alone in her tepee when her brothers are hunting, comes face to face with the Chenoo monster.
The Queen and the Mouse
A Queen captured and locked in a tower discovers a friend - a dancing mouse.
Pumpkin in the Jar
A Bedtime Stories Classic: A maiden must figure out how to fit a full pumpkin into a tiny-necked jar.
The Six Friends
One of six friends has vanished, and the remaining five embark on a desperate search to find him.
Silver on the Hearth
A poor farmer finds a jar of coins and leaves them behind because they are not his.
Sunlight & Moonlight
Two young princes flee the danger at the palace, only to encounter even greater threats in the desert.
The Talking Eggs
An old woman's magical talking eggs have the power to bestow great fortune—or the reverse.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
The nephew of King Arthur, Sir Gawain, is bound by a promise to receive a mortal blow.
Susu & The Enchanted Mirror
Susu discovers a magical mirror that reveals an alarming truth about her stepmother.