Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
1953.
Language
English
Description
Often called the Scandinavian Beauty and the Beast, this Norwegian folktale follows the journey of the youngest daughter of a peasant, who, for the sake of her poor but large family, agrees to leave everything she has ever known and accompany a White Bear to his mountain castle. After discovering the White Bear's true identity, she seeks to rescue him from a forced marriage to a Troll Princess. Her search leads her to the homes of the Four Winds,...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Ruby and her brothers want to cross a bridge to pick blueberries, but it is guarded by the bully Santiago--the boys manage to trick him, but clever Ruby takes a different tack, builds her own bridge, and turns Santiago into an ally and friend."--
Author
Publisher
Lectorum Publications
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
Español
Description
Spanish translation of "The three billy goats Gruff". A retelling of the well known fairy tale. Three clever billy goats outwit a mean, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a grassy pasture. For primary (K-3) school children.