The Lad Who Went to the North Wind
Three times, the North Wind blows away the flour a boy is carrying home to his mother. Their food is precious, and the boy is furious. He sets off to find the wind and demand it back. His complaint...
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Cinderella
Cinderella spends her days working while her stepsisters prepare for the prince's ball. She would love to join them, but how can she go in her old clothes? Her fairy godmother has a few surprises...