Timeless fairy tales, lovingly illustrated — sorted by theme, each with an important life lesson. Perfect for reading together. Many more stories are coming soon.
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Last updated: 08.10.2026-
Little Red Riding Hood
The story “Little Red Riding Hood” shows why it is important to be careful. Little Red Riding Hood’s mother tells her not to leave the path. But Little Red Riding Hood listens to the wolf and lets him distract her. This puts both her and her grandmother in danger. The fairy tale teaches children to listen to warnings, be careful with strangers, and not be easily tricked.
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Mother Holle
A hard working and kind girl helps Mother Holle and is rewarded with gold. Her lazy sister wants the same reward without working hard and receives black tar instead.
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The Three Little Men in the Wood
In this Grimm fairy tale, a kind girl must look for strawberries in winter. Because she works hard sweeping the snow and shares her bread, three little men reward her richly. Her lazy stepsister gets nothing. The story shows that hard work and kindness pay off.
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The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats
This story shows us why it is important to be careful. The little goats must protect themselves from the wolf and should not open the door for anyone. At first, they are careful, but in the end the wolf tricks them. The fairy tale teaches children not to trust strangers too quickly and to listen to warnings.
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