Family Folktales

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The Ratcatcher Jun 11, 2025

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The perils of insisting on following an agreement exactly are detailed in this retelling of the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Three Little Pigs Jun 04, 2025

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Three little pigs are very happy in their homes of mud, cabbage, and brick. How happy will they be when the fox comes to visit?

Lucky Luck May 28, 2025

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Years after his father goes to war, a prince marries against the king’s stated wishes. When the prince’s loyal servant foils the king’s murderous plans, the king insists on his death. It’s up to the prince to restore his servant to life, but first he must find Lucky Luck.

A Fairy's Blunder May 21, 2025

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An unthinking fairy gives a devastating “gift” to the inhabitants of an island, and hundreds of years later the repercussions continue. Will she be able to rectify her mistake, or will she just make matters worse?

The Fate of the Turtle May 14, 2025

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Faced with a drought, two ducks decide to leave their shrinking lake in hopes of finding a more hospitable home. But when they go to bid farewell to their friend, and old turtle, he begs them to take him with them. Will the ducks come up with a plan that will bring all three to a new and more comfortable home?

The Tinder-Box May 07, 2025

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A soldier agrees to help a witch recover a family heirloom of sorts – a tinder-box that had belonged to her grandmother. It’s in an underground chamber, accessed through a hollow tree, and guarded by three mystical dogs. In return, the soldier can take all the money he can carry from the chamber. But what is so special about the tinder-box, and who will get the best of this bargain?

The Girl who Pretended to be a Boy Apr 30, 2025

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A ruler, growing old and tired of battle, wants to align his kingdom with a neighboring one – but there is a problem. The neighboring ruler will require ten years of service from the aging ruler’s son, and he has three daughters. What solution will they find?

The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou Apr 23, 2025

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Three brothers each set out to find the rarest of items, knowing that the winner of the challenge will marry a princess, their father’s ward. When his brother wins her hand, Prince Ahmed sets out on an adventure of his own!

The Three Brothers Apr 16, 2025

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Three brothers take turns trying to kill a witch who takes the shape of a hawk; the first two fail because they fall asleep, but the youngest has a way to stay awake, no matter what. Can you guess what adventures await him?

The History of Dwarf Long Nose Apr 09, 2025

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When a boy is rude to an old woman, she bewitches him, allowing seven years to pass as quick as thought for the lad, and transforming him into an ugly dwarf. Will he ever find a way to return him to his original appearance?

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