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A cat and a mouse decide to live together and share a pot of fat for winter. Cat and Mouse in Partnership shows what happens when you trust the wrong friend.

The Brothers Grimm told this fairy tale with a dark twist that children and adults both enjoy. It is short, clever, and gets its point across fast.

You know the story: a kind girl, a cruel stepmother, and a shoe that changes everything. Cinderella in the Grimm version is darker and stranger than the Disney movie.

The Brothers Grimm collected this tale in the early 1800s from German storytellers. Reading the original shows you how much fairy tales change as they travel through time.

A young man trades his gold for something less valuable, then trades again, and again. Hans in Luck is a short tale about a man who loses everything and somehow stays happy.

Brothers Grimm told this fairy tale with a smile, but the question behind it is real. Is happiness about what you have or how you see things?

Two children are left in the woods by their parents and find a house made of candy, but the woman inside isn't as sweet as her house. Hansel and Gretel is one of the most famous fairy tales in the world.

Brothers Grimm published this story in 1812, and children still hear it today. It's a story about fear, cleverness, and looking out for each other.

A witch turns a young woman into a bird, and her lover must find a way to break the spell. Jorinde and Joringel is a tender fairy tale about love that doesn't give up.

Brothers Grimm told this story with simple words and strong feelings. It's short enough to read in one sitting and sweet enough to remember.

A girl walks through the woods to visit her grandmother and meets a wolf with a plan. Little Red Riding Hood is a story children have heard for hundreds of years.

Brothers Grimm gave this old tale its most popular form. Beneath the simple plot lies a warning about trust and danger that never gets old.

A kind girl falls down a well and lands in a world where hard work is rewarded with gold. Mother Hulda is a fairy tale about what you earn by being good and what you get by being lazy.

Brothers Grimm told this story as a lesson, but it reads like a small adventure. The contrast between the two girls makes the ending feel just right.

An old dog is about to be thrown out by his owner because he can no longer work. Old Sultan is a short tale about loyalty, cleverness, and proving your worth.

The Brothers Grimm told this story with a simple lesson that sticks with you. It is quick to read and perfect for all ages.

A girl with impossibly long hair is locked in a tower by a witch. Rapunzel is a fairy tale about freedom, courage, and the power of love to find a way.

The Brothers Grimm collected this story in 1812, and the original is darker and more surprising than the versions you may know. It takes just a few minutes to read.

A strange little man helps a girl spin straw into gold, but the price he asks is more than she ever expected. Rumpelstiltskin is a fairy tale about deals, desperation, and the power of names.

The Brothers Grimm published this story in 1812. It is short, suspenseful, and a perfect example of how fairy tales can be both fun and unsettling.

A clever girl escapes a wicked witch with the help of magic and her beloved Roland. Sweetheart Roland is a fairy tale about quick thinking, loyalty, and a love that overcomes dark magic.

The Brothers Grimm included this in their collection of German folk tales. It is short, sweet, and full of the magic that makes fairy tales last.

A sparrow befriends a starving dog, and when a carter kills the dog, the tiny bird takes a revenge so fierce it ruins the carter's life. The Dog and the Sparrow is a tale about loyalty and payback.

The Brothers Grimm collected folk tales that are often darker than people expect. This short story proves that even the smallest creature can be dangerous.

A poor shoemaker finds that tiny helpers are making shoes for him while he sleeps. The Elves is a short, sweet fairy tale about kindness repaid by magic.

The Brothers Grimm told this story with warmth and charm. It's a quick read perfect for children and anyone who still believes good things happen to good people.

A fisherman catches a magic fish that grants wishes, but his wife always wants more. The Fisherman and His Wife is a fairy tale about greed that never knows when to stop.

The Brothers Grimm told a story that children and adults understand differently. The lesson about wanting too much has never gone out of date.

A princess drops her golden ball into a well, and a frog brings it back, but he wants something in return that she really doesn't want to give. The Frog Prince is a fairy tale about promises and what it means to keep your word.

The Brothers Grimm version is different from the one you might know. There's no kiss in the original, just a frog thrown against a wall.

A little tailor kills seven flies in one blow and brags so much that everyone thinks he's a hero. The Gallant Tailor is a funny tale about how cleverness beats strength every time.

The Brothers Grimm gave us a hero who wins with his wits, not his muscles. This story has been making kids and adults laugh for over two hundred years.

A king sends his sons to find a golden bird, but only the youngest listens to the wise fox who knows the right path. The Golden Bird is a fairy tale about patience and trusting good advice.

Brothers Grimm filled this story with golden horses, golden castles, and lessons about humility. It is one of those tales that children and adults both enjoy.

A princess is tricked by her own maid and forced to tend geese while someone else takes her place at the royal court. The Goose Girl is a fairy tale about stolen identity and justice.

Brothers Grimm gave this story a talking horse and a twist that makes the ending deeply satisfying. The truth always finds a way out.

A mouse, a bird, and a sausage share a house and each has a job to do, but one day they decide to switch roles and everything goes horribly wrong. The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage is a tiny tale with a big lesson.

Brothers Grimm knew how to teach through humor and surprise. This story reminds you that being happy with what works is sometimes the smartest choice.

A poor farmer's daughter is so clever that she catches the king's attention with her riddles. The Peasants Wise Daughter is a fairy tale about brains beating power and wealth.

Brothers Grimm collected this story where a common girl outsmarts a king. It is short, fun, and a reminder that wisdom has nothing to do with where you come from.

A boy raised by a cook discovers he has a magic flower that can make any wish come true. The Pink is a fairy tale about hidden royalty and the power of kindness.

Brothers Grimm told stories that mix magic with simple truths about right and wrong. This one is a quick and charming read for all ages.

Three brothers set out on a quest, but only the youngest treats animals with kindness. The Queen Bee is a fairy tale where being gentle matters more than being clever.

The Brothers Grimm told this story to remind us that small acts of kindness pay off. It is short, sweet, and perfect for readers of all ages.

A young woman discovers that the man she is set to marry is hiding a terrible secret in the woods. The Robber Bridegroom is a dark fairy tale about trust, danger, and a bride who fights back.

The Brothers Grimm collected this story from old German folk tradition. It is short and gripping, with a twist that still catches readers off guard.

Every morning, twelve princesses wake up with their shoes worn through, and no one can figure out where they go at night. The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces is a fairy tale built on a mystery that only a clever outsider can solve.

The Brothers Grimm packed magic, dancing, and a secret underground world into this short story. It is one of their most fun tales, perfect for anyone who loves a good riddle.

A princess pricks her finger on a spindle and falls asleep for a hundred years. The Sleeping Beauty is the fairy tale that gave us one of the most famous curses in all of storytelling.

The Brothers Grimm gave this old tale its best-known shape. It is short, magical, and a story you probably know but have never read in its original form.

Three tiny things escape a kitchen fire and set off on a journey together. The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean is a short, funny fairy tale with a surprising ending.

The Brothers Grimm told this story to explain something you see every day. It takes just a few minutes to read, and it will make you smile.

A poor farmer grows a turnip so big that he gives it to the king, and his rich brother gets jealous enough to hatch a nasty plan. The Turnip is a funny fairy tale about greed and getting what you deserve.

The Brothers Grimm told this story with a grin. It is quick, entertaining, and proves that the simplest tales often have the sharpest lessons.

A boy no bigger than a thumb goes on adventures that would scare someone ten times his size. Tom Thumb is a fairy tale that proves size has nothing to do with courage.

The Brothers Grimm told this story with humor and heart. It is short, fun, and perfect for readers who believe that the smallest heroes can do the biggest things.

A servant tastes a magical white snake and gains the power to understand animals. White Snake is a fairy tale about kindness, magic, and rewards that come from helping others.

The Brothers Grimm filled this story with talking creatures and a hero who wins by being good. It is a quick, charming read that reminds you how much a kind heart is worth.