Catalogue Page for German Stories

Beauty and the Beast

A rich man becomes poor after his ships are all wrecked. On the journey back home, he takes refuge in a mysterious palace and is looked after well by the beast who lives there, but then makes the mistake of plucking a rose without asking.

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, French, German Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

The 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 mins

The 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 mins

The 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

Little One-Eye, Two-Eyes and Three-Eyes

A girl is mistreated by her sisters One-Eye and Three-Eyes. When a kind woman provides her with a way to always eat well, her sisters become very suspicious.

By Brothers Grimm

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: German Reading time: 10 - 15 mins