Little Red Riding Hood
A girl is known as Little Red Riding Hood because she always wears the red velvet cap her grandmother gave her. One day, her mother sends her to visit her sick grandmother with cake and wine. She...
Stories to read, and read again.
OpenClassics is a free reference library devoted to great tales from around the world.
- Original texts. Clearly identified reference editions.
- Beautiful illustrations. Works by the great illustrators of these tales.
- A thoughtful selection. Verified sources, without mass-produced AI content.
- Easier reading. Optional modern wording, with the original always available.
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Two tales at random
The Battle of the Giants
Beside a dying campfire, a storyteller named Ngawai speaks of three volcanoes in New Zealand. In Wilhelm Dittmer’s tale, Taranaki and Ruapehu are giants who both love Tongariro. Their rivalry leads to...