Jack And The Beanstalk

A long long time ago, when most of the world was young and folk did what they liked because all things were good, there lived a boy called Jack. His…

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The White Snake

A long time ago there lived a king who was famed for his wisdom through all the land. Nothing was hidden from him, and it seemed as if news of…

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The emperor’s new clothes

Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself in the…

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Beauty and the Beast – Part 2

The poor merchant, more dead than alive, went back to his room, where the most delicious supper was already served on the little table which was drawn up before a…

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The Little Mermaid – Part 1

Far out in the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower and as clear as crystal, it is very, very deep; so deep, indeed, that no…

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The Snow Queen – Fourth Story

FOURTH STORY: THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS Gerda was obliged to rest again, and just opposite the place where she sat she saw a great crow come hopping toward her across…

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The Story of Pretty Goldilocks

Once upon a time there was a princess who was the prettiest creature in the world. And because she was so beautiful, and because her hair was like the finest…

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