Stories
The Fisherman and His Wife (Condensed Version)
Once upon a time, there lived a poor fisherman and his wife in a small, run-down hut near the sea. One day, the fisherman caught a fish that was actually an enchanted prince. The fish pleaded for his life, promising to grant any wish in return.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, there was a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They slept in twelve beds in the same room, and when they went to bed, the doors were shut and locked. However, every morning, their shoes were found worn out as if they had been dancing all night.
The Princess and the Pea (Condensed Version)
Once upon a time, there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess. But she had to be a real princess. He travelled all over the world to find one, but nowhere could he get what he wanted. Every princess he encountered was not to his satisfaction.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Condensed Version)
One sunny day, Alice felt bored while sitting on the riverbank with her older sister. Suddenly, a white rabbit in a waistcoat appeared, exclaiming, “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!”
Peter Pan (Condensed Version)
Peter Pan was a mischievous boy who refused to grow up. He lived in Neverland, a magical island where children ruled and the lost boys roamed. Peter had the special ability to fly, and often visited the real world to listen to bedtime stories.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, there were four little rabbits named Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. They lived with their mother in a sandbank underneath the root of a big fir tree.
The King’s New Turban (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, there was a king who was exceedingly fond of new turbans. He was known throughout his kingdom for his splendid collection of elaborate and expensive headgear.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, there was a poor peasant who had many children. One day, a white bear arrived at their door, promising wealth in exchange for the company of the peasant’s youngest daughter, whom the bear would treat as a queen. The girl was hesitant, but eventually agreed for the sake of her family.
The Selfish Giant (Classic Version)
Every afternoon, children would play in the garden of a giant who had been away for seven years. Upon his return, the giant saw the children in his garden and angrily built a high wall around it, banning the children from entering. He declared, “My own garden is my own garden.”
The Happy Prince (Classic Version)
In a town square stood a beautiful statue of the Happy Prince covered in fine gold leaves, with sapphires for eyes and a ruby on the hilt of his sword. The statue could see all the miseries and hardships of the city he once governed.
The Enchanted Pig (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, there was a king with three daughters. When the king left for a war, he warned his daughters not to open the cellar door while he was away. The eldest two promised to obey, but the youngest, Lina, couldn’t contain her curiosity and opened the cellar door. Inside, she saw a great enchanted pig.
The Snowman (Classic Version)
Once upon a time, a young boy built a snowman in his garden as the winter snow fell. The snowman was a magnificent figure, standing tall with a pipe in his mouth, coal eyes, and an old broom in his hand.
