The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Every evening, the king locks his twelve daughters in their bedroom. Yet each morning their shoes are worn out from dancing. Where can they possibly go at night? Anyone who discovers their secret can...
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Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel, a brother and sister, are abandoned in the forest. Hansel tries to find the way home by following the pebbles and then the breadcrumbs he has scattered. But the children get lost...