Classic / British English When a fisherman opens an old jar, a giant comes out. When a donkey opens its mouth, gold falls out. There is magic in these five fairy tales. Good people are often very unhappy—but in the end they have happy lives.
Old bedtime stories about making wishes. Good for reading aloud.
"The Table, the Donkey and the Stick" (Grimm) "The Prince and the Servants" (Grimm) "The Glass Box" (Andersen) The language used in this story is simple but a bit unclear. "The Fisherman and the Giant ('The Arabian Nights) "The White Birds" (Andersen)