A few words about Franz Stassen, a lovely illustration, and a link to his works:Franz Stassen

A short trip into the past with this Russian version of classic fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers:The Fisherman and FishIllustrated by Ivan Bilibin.

Do you know the main differences between Cinderella and Aschenputtel? Here is your chance to learn and enjyo with lovely illustrations by Adolf Munzer:Cinderella (Aschenputtel) by Adolf Munzer

Here is an interesting story from the famous collection by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm with amusing analysis: Hare’s Bride – Children's and Household Tales by Bro...

If you need great pictures of Cinderella by old masters - for motivation and inspiration - here is an updated page:Cinderella Images

Finally, the vintage picture Grimm's Fairy Tales by Gilbert James, is completed:Hansel and Gretel, illustrated by Gilbert P. James

Who was Gilbert P. James? https://www.instapaper.c...

The weather is murky today. Just perfect for some dark stories. How about this version of Hansel and Gretel?Hansel and Gretel, illustrated by Gilbert P. James

Very important theme in classic fairy tales are the second chances. We can learn a lot from missed opportunities:Second Chance as a Fairy Tale Theme | themesoffairyt...

Do you like witches? If not, Gretel knows how to solve the problem ...Hansel and Gretel, with illustrations by Frank Adams