The Snow Queen
When fragments of a wicked mirror enter Kay's eye and heart, the friendly boy becomes cold and unkind. Then the Snow Queen takes him away. His friend Gerda refuses to give up on him and begins a long...
Stories to read, and read again.
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- Beautiful illustrations. Works by the great illustrators of these tales.
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The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
Before going into the forest, a mother goat warns her seven little kids about the wolf. His rough voice and black feet will give him away. Soon someone knocks at the door, claiming to be their mother...