Books in Mom's Fairy Tales series

When an ogress kills a mans two brothers, he sets out to find out what happened. Though beginning with this frightening premise, the tale Tritill, Litill, and the Birds teaches readers not about defeating an ogress, but about the benefits of being kind to those in need. This and other stories introduce readers to more traditional fairy tales that dont always end happily. Full-color images and illustrations draw readers into a world of dark fantasy as "The Sprightly Tailer," "The Ogre of Rashoman," and "The Gifts of the Little People" demonstrate the skill and imagination needed to tell a good tale.

The story of Little Red Riding Hood has always been a bit creepy: a wolf wants to eat a girl so badly he poses as her grandmother, who he also ate! But the original tale by the Brother Grimm has an even more unsettling narrative. Readers will enjoy the chills of the huntsmans rescue of Red and her grandma in addition the eerie details of "Schippetaro," "Mr. Fox," and "The Farmer and the Badger." Full-color images and illustrations add to each storys tone of gloom and doom.

Rapunzel and Cinderella have both been imagined as movies with happy endings and positive morals. However, both stories began as haunting fairy tales long ago. In Rushen Coatie, a similar story to Cinderella, the wicked stepsisters dont just end up without the prince, their toes are cut off! And Rapunzels witch? She sends Rapunzel to live in the desert! Though old, these tales will enthrall readers familiar with happier fairy tales and stimulate their imaginations with full-color images and illustrations. Other dark fairy tales from around the world, including "The Dragon of the North" and "The Demon with the Matted Hair," introduce readers to new tales of terror and woe.

Cultures all around the world have told fairy tales for centuries. For many western nations, these have included the tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Retellings of Andersens The Snow Queen and The Red Shoes present some chilling tales for readers, and full-color images and illustrations add beauty to each. Readers are also introduced to a Japanese fairy tale called "The Goblin of Adachigahara" and an English story of jealousy, The Rose Tree. Though the stories dont offer happy endings, readers can learn about culture in other places around the world and the art of storytelling through reading these dark tales.

The first English edition of The Arabian Nights Entertainment was published in the early 1700sand its tales are still being told today! The Third Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor introduces readers to a story from halfway around the world, showcasing centuries-old South Asian culture. Joined with the classic tale of Jack the Giant Killer, "Jorinda and Jorindel," "Tamlane," and "The Twelve Brothers," readers are drawn into chilling, eerie fairy tales that include lots of magic and wonder. Dark, haunting images and illustrations complement each story and help readers explore these scary fairy tales and their own imaginations.