In this Southwestern version of the Gingerbread Man, a tortilla runs away from the woman who is about to cook him.

In this retelling of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, Princess Sonora, who is ten times smarter than anyone else, vows to choose for herself the best time to be pricked by the spindle.

A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

A wicked queen casts a spell over her beautiful stepdaughter, turning her into a loathsome dragon until such time as her wandering brother shall return and kiss her three times.

A girl travels east of the sun and west of the moon to free her beloved prince from a magic spell.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to the meadow.

Seven classic fairy tales, interwoven and retold, retain the spirit of the original lore in contemporary language.

The fisherman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning...