Author Page for Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the most well-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as “Cinderella”, “The Frog Prince”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “Rapunzel”, “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Snow White”. Their first collection of folk tales, Children’s and Household Tales was published in 1812.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
A king is determined to find out where his twelve daughters go dancing every night and offers a reward to anyone who finds out.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Golden Bird
A prince has to find a golden bird to bring back to his father, but why does he keep ignoring the advice of the kind fox he helps along the way?
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, German Animals: Bird, Fox, Horse Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 minsThe Fisherman and his Wife
A fisherman saves the life of a fish and is rewarded when his wife suggests to ask for a pretty cottage. Unfortunately she keeps wanting more and more and is never satisfied.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, German, Illustrated Animals: Fish, Flounder Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 minsThe Musicians of Bremen
Four animals decide to become musicians and head off to make their fortune and escape bad situations at home for each of them.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: German Animals: Ass, Cat, Dog, Rooster Reading time: 05 - 10 mins
The Three Little Men in the Woods
An evil step-mother tries to get rid of her beautiful step-daughter.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 10 - 15 minsSnow-White and Rose-Red
A bear stops by the cottage to warm himself and becomes friendly with two nice girls. Later on he plays his part in sorting out a very mean dwarf.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Bear Reading time: 10 - 15 minsTom Thumb
Follow the exciting adventures of Tom Thumb, so named being no bigger than a man’s thumb.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Fox Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Frog Prince
A frog helps a Princess retrieve her golden ball from the fountain, but she doesn’t want to keep her promise of letting him become her friend.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Frog Reading time: 05 - 10 minsMother Holle
A hard-working girl get a great reward but when her lazy step-sister tries to follow suit, it doesn’t quite go to plan.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 05 - 10 minsRapunzel
Rapunzel has to live up a tower and let down her hair whenever the enchantress who has imprisoned her wants to climb up. When a King’s son finds out about this, things start to get interesting.