Diese Reihe haucht klassischen Märchen neues Leben ein, indem sie vielfältige kulturelle Einflüsse aus aller Welt einbezieht. Jede Geschichte wird auf eine frische, fesselnde Weise präsentiert, die Unterschiede feiert und gleichzeitig universelle Themen menschlicher Erfahrung hervorhebt. Diese Erzählungen sind perfekt für junge Leser, die begierig darauf sind, neue Traditionen und Perspektiven zu erkunden. Es ist eine ausgezeichnete Sammlung zur Förderung von Empathie und Verständnis über verschiedene Kulturen hinweg.
Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of seven dwarfs, and on whose forehead a bright star shines.
Retells the classic Grimm fairy tale of the children who encounter a witch in the forest, together with three similar tales from Russia, Italy, and the Philippines.
Retells the classic German tale of Rapunzel in the tower, along with the similar tales of Clotilde from the Philippines, and Petrosinella from Italy.
Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy and Taiwan, and find out whose sick grandmother is a tiger, and who is saved not by a kind hunter but by a talking river.
The retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale features children who encounter a witch in the forest, enriched by three additional tales from Russia, Italy, and the Philippines. Each story explores themes of adventure and the challenges faced by young protagonists, showcasing the universal appeal of folklore across different cultures. The collection highlights the similarities and differences in storytelling traditions, offering readers a diverse and captivating experience.
The narrative reimagines a classic French fairy tale about an enchanted beast and the maiden whose love saves him, while also including two similar stories from China and Switzerland. Each tale explores themes of love, transformation, and the power of compassion, offering a rich tapestry of cultural interpretations surrounding the motif of love conquering adversity.
Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river.
Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, and find out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake.