The Blue Fairy Book Tale 26 - The Goose-Girl

The Blue Fairy Book Tale 37 - The Red Etin

In which two brothers set out to seek their fortunes bearing cakes baked with either blessing or curse, and learn of the dreadful Red Etin and his three-headed terror. The tale follows the third young man, who, armed with a fairy’s gift and wise counsel, bravely confronts the fearsome beast and uncovers the secrets hidden within the Etin’s castle.

The Blue Fairy Book Tale 36 - The Black Bull of Norroway

In which three sisters seek their fortunes, each summoned by mysterious coaches or a fearsome Black Bull, leading to wondrous castles and strange adventures that require patience, courage, and a watchful heart. The tale unfolds with enchantments, tokens of hope in the form of precious fruits, and the steadfast spirit of a maiden who endures trials to reunite with her companion and claim her destiny.

The Blue Fairy Book Tale 34 - The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou

In which three princes, each setting out to find the most extraordinary rarity to win the hand of their cousin the princess, journey to distant lands and acquire magical and wondrous treasures of great renown. Prince Ahmed, uncovering hidden marvels and forming a mysterious alliance with the fairy Paribanou, finds himself entwined in the intrigues of his father’s court, where power and enchantment collide.

The Blue Fairy Book Tale 35 - The History of Jack the Giant Killer

In which a brave lad named Jack, inspired by tales of knights and magic, sets out on a bold quest to rid the land of fearsome giants and rescue those oppressed by their dreadful power. Through a series of cunning feats and enchanted gifts, he overcomes monstrous foes and brings peace to the troubled realm, earning honour and reward.

The Blue Fairy Book Tale 33 - The Princess on the Glass Hill

In which a humble young man braves strange and fearsome occurrences in a meadow on St. John’s night and tames wonderful steeds of striking brightness, whilst his elder brothers falter in their duties. Meanwhile, a remarkable challenge is set to win a princess’s hand, involving the ascent of a perilous glass hill that baffles the finest knights in the land.