Jacob Grimm
Author
Publication Date
1945
Lexile Measure
1060L
Summary
Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
Author
Publication Date
1993
Summary
Featuring more than 200 tales, this book includes tales such as: "The Sleeping Beauty", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Hansel and Gretel", "Snow White" among others - and many little-known treasures such as "The Juniper Tree", "Clever Gretel", "King Thrushbeard", and "The Singing, Soaring Lark."
Author
Publication Date
2025
Summary
The haunting classic tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out? With a personal introduction...
Author
Series
Publication Date
2012
Lexile Measure
630L
Summary
Companion to: A tale dark & Grimm.
Frog joins cousins Jack and Jill in leaving their own stories to seek a magic mirror, encountering such creatures as giants, mermaids, and goblins along the way. Based in part on fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.
Author
Series
Publication Date
2010
Lexile Measure
690L
Summary
Follows Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into eight more tales, encountering such wicked creatures as witches, along with kindly strangers and other helpful folk. Based in part on the Grimms' fairy tales Faithful Johannes, Hansel and Gretel, The seven ravens, Brother and sister, The robber bridegroom, and The devil and his three golden hairs.
Author
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Herbert Leupin's bold, colorful illustrations bring new life to these 9 favorite Grimm's fairy tales: Hans in Luck; Hansel and Gretel; The Brave Little Tailor; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; The Wishing Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack; The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids; Puss in Boots; Sleeping Beauty; and Mother Holle.
