Profiles fairies from ancient mythology, folktales, classical paintings, and international literature, and looks at their place in legend and folklore. "Step inside a world of magic, enchantment, and mystery as you enter the realm of the fairies. From beautiful maidens to hideous goblins and nasty boggarts, follow fairy expert Stella A. Caldwell as she uncovers the truth behind these creatures from myth, legend, and folklore."--Page [2] of cover....

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.

A retelling of the old Russian fairy tale in which beautiful Vasilissa uses the help of her doll to escape from the clutches of the witch Baba Yaga.

"A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas"-- Provided by publisher

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

A retelling of the Grimm fairy tale in which a despondent soldier makes a pact to do the devil's bidding for seven years in return for as much money and property as he could ever want.

The famous story is illustrated in the style of tenth-century Persian miniatures.

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

Selection and adaptation of seventy-five Grimm's fairy tales, as translated by Jack Zipes, and newly illustrated by Shaun Tan. In this beautifully presented volume, the essence of seventy-five fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm is wonderfully evoked by Shaun Tan's extraordinary sculptures. Nameless princes, wicked stepsisters, greedy kings, honourable peasants and ruthless witches, tales of love, betrayal, adventure and magical transformation: all...