The Three Army Surgeons – A Story from the Brothers Grimm
Three army surgeons with magical healing powers, a troublesome servant, and a thieving cat. The Three Army Surgeons – A Story from the Brothers Grimm – THREE Army Surgeons were once on their travels, confident that […]
The Enchanted Knife – A Summer Fairy Tale
A magical tale of courage, an impossible task, and the power of true love. The Enchanted Knife – A Summer Fairy Tale by Andrew Lang – ONCE upon a time there lived a young man who […]
Kenneth Grahame: Before the Wild Wood
Discover the history of The Wind in the Willows and the man behind the now cherished children’s story. This celebration of Kenneth Grahame features some of our favourite quotes from the exceptional children’s book as we delve […]
Our Favourite Fae Fairy Tales
In celebration of all things magical, we are sharing our favourite fae fairy tales with you. The term ‘fairy tale’ has been used to describe the genre since the seventeenth century, when the pioneering French writer, […]
Beautiful Fairy Books for Fairy Day
To celebrate Fairy Day, we would like to share with you some of the most beautiful fairy books, full of fae, piskies, nymphs, and sprites to enchant any reader. From children’s stories and fairy tales to […]
Fairy Tale Friendships: Tales of Best Friends in Classic Fairy Stories
Many fairy tales feature stories of romantic love and extraordinary adventure, but we invite you to uncover our favourite examples of best friends in fairy tales. From the heat of the desert to the icy chill […]
The Fairy Tale Art of W. Heath Robinson
W. Heath Robinson was a prolific artist and book illustrator. While he is best known for creating eccentric cartoons of absurd machines during the early twentieth century, his magical children’s illustrations placed him in the realm […]
The Queen Bee – A Fairy Tale by the Brothers Grimm
The Queen Bee – A Fairy Tale by the Brothers Grimm – ONCE upon a time two King’s sons set out to seek adventures and fell into such a wild kind of life that they did […]
St. George of Merrie England – The Story of St. George and the Dragon
Discover the ancient story of St. George and the Dragon. Centuries old, this tale, retold by Flora Annie Steel tells the story of the patron saint of England, Saint George. Follow his journey as he saves […]
Tiny Tim – The Story of A Christmas Carol
An old miser with a heart of stone, the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, and a small miracle on Christmas day. Tiny Tim – The Story of A Christmas Carol – Retold by […]
The Story of King Frost – A Winter Tale
A little girl lost in the cold, the King of the red-noses, and a dress all glittering with silver and gold. The Story of King Frost – A Winter Tale – THERE was once […]
Tweeny Bunting – A Fairy Story
The short tale of a lost fairy, the land of snows, and a job with Jack Frost. Tweeny Bunting – A Fairy Story – Tweeny Bunting was a lost fairy. There are many good things […]
