Jacob Grimm was a pioneering German philologist, jurist, and mythologist. Renowned for his groundbreaking work on linguistic history, he is celebrated for uncovering fundamental principles of language change. His scholarly pursuits also delved deeply into the rich tapestry of German mythology, contributing significantly to its understanding. Alongside his brother, he became widely known for collecting and publishing traditional folk tales, preserving them for generations.
Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the 12 princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious. Ages 5+ years.
Rotkäppchen (auch Rotkäppchen und der (böse) Wolf, im österreichischen Burgenland und Ungarn auch Piroschka, von ungarisch piros: rot) ist ein europäisches Märchen. Ein kleines Mädchen, Rotkäppchen, dem seine Großmutter einst eine rote Kappe geschenkt hat, wird von der Mutter geschickt, der in einem Haus im Wald wohnenden, bettlägerig kranken Großmutter einen Korb mit Leckereien (Kuchen und Wein) zu bringen. Die Mutter warnt Rotkäppchen eindringlich, es solle nicht vom Weg abgehen. Im Wald lässt sich Rotkäppchen auf ein Gespräch mit einem Wolf ein. Wikipedia
"Rapunzel, let down your hair! When she heard the witch, she gathered up her long blond hair; which no-one had ever cut, and let it slide down the tower".
Hansel and Gretel is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
When a mother goat leaves her seven kids at home, a hungry wolf disguises
himself as their returning mother and gobbles whole all but the youngest kid.
But the mother goat thinks up an ingenious way to save all of her children and
punish the wolf - by sewing rocks into his stomach! schovat popis