The Brothers Grimm

Once there lived a poor shoemaker who had nothing left but enough leather for one last pair of shoes. In the evening, he cut out the shoes to start making them the next morning, but when he awoke, to his astonishment, he found the shoes already made, so perfectly stitched, it seemed like magic! Night after night, the same mysterious help arrived. Who was secretly making the shoes? And how would the shoemaker thank them? Read this charming tale to discover the tiny visitors to the shoemaker’s house and the surprise they left behind!

Fairytale

English

The Elves and The Shoemaker

Once upon a time, a husband and wife lived in a house from whose small window they could see a marvellous garden filled with beautiful flowers and herbs. Among them grew the most astounding rampion (also known as rapunzel). However, no one dared to enter the garden because it was owned by a powerful enchantress feared by everyone. One day, the wife saw the rampion and longed to eat it so badly that she began to pin away. Seeing his wife in distress, the husband decided to sneak into the forbidden garden and pick some rampion for her. But as he was leaving, he came face-to-face with the dreadful enchantress, who glared at him with fiery eyes. When he begged for mercy, the enchantress agreed to let him go on one condition: he must give her their firstborn child. She promised to raise the child with care, like a real mother. Would the couple give up their child to the enchantress? How would she raise the child? Will the child ever return to a normal life? Read this captivating tale of Rapunzel to find out!

Rapunzel

Three daughters of a woodcutter, while wandering in the forest, came upon a strange cottage in the middle of the forest. With the intention to seek refuge, they met a mysterious old man residing there. Who is that man, and what occupies the walls of that mysterious house? Will he be some kind fellow man or a sinister being? Will the girls get refuge in that house? Read this mysterious, thrilling and adventurous story to unravel the true identity of that old man and uncover the secrets that lie within.

The Hut in the Forest

Once, there were three brothers who were very poor. They decided to set out into the world to seek their fortune. While passing through a forest, they came upon a hill covered in silver. The eldest brother took as much silver as he could carry and returned home. However, the other two brothers continued their journey, hoping to find something even more valuable. After travelling further, they reached another hill, this time covered in gold. The second brother, tempted by the riches, took as much gold as he could carry and also went back home. But the youngest brother believed that something even greater awaited him, so he continued his journey to test his fortune. Will the third brother’s belief in greater fortune prove true? What will he discover that could change his destiny? And how will he use the treasures he finds? Read this fairy tale to uncover the cleverness and determination of the youngest brother as he shapes his own luck.

The Knapsack, the Hat and the Horn

Once, a queen had a beautiful daughter, whom she named Snow-white because she was as white as snow. Sadly, Snow-white’s mother passed away, and her father married a woman who was proud, vain, and jealous of Snow-white’s beauty. The new queen wanted to be known as the most beautiful in the world. She possessed a magical mirror that told her who was the fairest of all. One day, when she asked the mirror, it declared that Snow-white was the most beautiful. Enraged, the queen decided to get rid of her young stepdaughter. She ordered a huntsman to take Snow-white into the forest and kill her. However, the kind-hearted huntsman let her escape. What menacing plans will the queen devise to harm Snow-white? How will Snow-white survive in the wilderness? Read this enchanting fairy tale to discover the hardships Snow-white faces in her struggle for survival.

Little Snow-White

A poor peasant and his wife longed to have a child, even if it was no bigger than a thumb. Their wish was granted, and they had a child who was no longer than a thumb. So, they called him Thumbling. Despite his small size, Thumbling possessed great wit and wisdom, making his parents very proud. The parents loved Thumbling dearly, but one day, two strangers saw him and decided to buy him. Reluctantly, the father agreed to sell Thumbling after the boy convinced him he would return home. Why did the strangers want to buy Thumbling? What adventures did Thumbling face during his journey, and did he return to his parents? Read this amazing tale to discover Thumbling's wit and resilience.

Thumbling

A father sent his sons to the spring to fetch water for his newborn daughter. However, when the seven brothers did not return, their father became angry and cursed them to turn into ravens. This indeed happened. As the girl grew up, she learned about the misfortune that had befallen her brothers and set out in search of them. Will the beautiful girl find her lost brothers? What dangers will she face on her quest? How will the curse be lifted? Read this heart-touching tale to discover the young girl’s struggle to find her lost brothers.

The Seven Ravens

ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے کہ ایک  درزی اور سنار کسی سفر پر جا رہے تھے ۔ ان کا گزر ایک پہاڑ سے ہوا اسی دوران   انہیں  کہیں  دور سے موسیقی کی آواز سنائی دی ۔  پاس جانے پر انہیں رقص و سرود میں مگن بونے نظر آئے ۔ یہ منظر اتنا دلکش تھا کہ اُن دونوں  کی تھکن دور ہوگئی اوربعدازاں وہ  خود بھی  رقص میں  شامل ہو گئے ۔ وہاں پر موجود بونوں کے بوڑھے سردار نے دورانِ رقص  ان کے ساتھ کیا کیا ؟درزی اور سنا رکو کوئلے کہاں سے ملے؟کیسے کوئلے اگلی صبح  سونے میں  تبدیل ہو گئے ؟سنار نے کیا لالچ کیا اور اسے اس کی کیا سزا ملی؟ آئیے ہمدرد درزی اور لالچی سنار کا انجام جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Urdu

Lalchi Sunaar Ka Anjaam

Wise Folks by The Brothers Grimm is a humorous story about a peasant who believes his wife to be the most foolish person alive. Leaving her strict instructions to sell their cows for no less than two hundred thalers, he threatens her with punishment if she makes a bad deal. The wife, thinking she has struck a clever bargain, ends up letting a cattle-dealer take two cows with only one left as "security." Furious, the peasant sets out on a quest to find someone even more foolish than his wife so he might let her off her punishment. Along the way, he encounters a series of comically gullible people, each more foolish than the last. With a bag of money, a fine horse, and a tale of silliness, the peasant returns home triumphant. But will his wife escape the punishment he planned? What will the peasant decide to do with his newfound wealth? And as he sits content in his cleverness, could there be an even bigger fool around the corner? Find out in this clever tale of unexpected twists and tricks!

Humor

Wise Folks

King Thrushbeard is a captivating fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a proud and spoiled princess who refuses to marry any of her suitors, deeming them unworthy. In a twist of fate, she is forced to marry a beggar. But who is the mysterious beggar really? What lessons will the princess learn through her unexpected marriage? Will she ever discover the true identity of her husband? The adventure is just beginning—what will happen next? Read this tale of transformation and redemption, which offers timeless lessons on pride, self-discovery, and the unexpected nature of true happiness.

King Thrushbeard

Clever Grethel is a fun and mischievous tale by The Brothers Grimm about a cook who, with her clever tricks and quick thinking, outwits her master and a guest in a surprising and humorous way. When asked to prepare a meal for a guest, Grethel can't resist tasting the roast chickens she is supposed to serve, and soon finds herself eating them both! When her master returns and the guest arrives, Grethel spins a wild story to protect herself and create confusion. Will Grethel's quick thinking save the day, or will her master discover what she's done? What happens next is sure to surprise you!

Clever Grethel

چوہا، پرندہ، اور  ساسیج تینوں دوست مل جل کر  ایک ساتھ رہتے تھے۔ انہوں نے روز مرہ کے کام آپس میں  بانٹ لیے اور اطمینان سے زندگی گزار رہے تھے ۔ ایک دن اس پرندے کی ملاقات کسی دوسرے  پرندے سے ہوئی جس نے اسے یہ کہہ کر  بد گمانی   میں مبتلا کر دیا کہ اس کا کام دوسرے دونوں ساتھیوں کے مقابلے میں زیادہ  مشکل ہے۔ پرندہ اپنا بوجھ ہلکا کرنے کے لیے کیا کرے گا؟ کیا اس کا نیا فیصلہ دانشمندانہ ثابت ہو گا؟ اس تبدیلی کے نتیجے میں ان تین ساتھیوں کا کیا بنے گا؟ آئیے پرندے کی بدگمانی کا انجام جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Fable

Jis Ka Kaam Usi Ko Sajhay

Once, there was a tailor who had three sons and one goat. Each day, the sons were asked to take the goat to the pasture for grazing. The goat ate well, but when the tailor asked her if she had eaten enough, the clever goat always claimed otherwise. Furious, the old tailor, believing his sons had failed, turned them out of the house to learn how to support themselves. What will become of the three sons? Did they learn a trade, or did they fall into danger? Will the tailor realize his mistake? Read this amusing tale by the Brothers Grimm to find out what each son encounters on their travels.

Adventure

The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack

Once, a tailor and a goldsmith came to a hill where they saw a crowd of little men and women dancing and enjoying themselves. A mysterious old man was sitting amidst them. The travellers were also included in the little folks' dance when the old man suddenly took out his knife and shaved off their heads. Who was that old man? Why did he shave off the heads of the two? Did he have some evil intention, or was he testing the courage of the two fellows? Read the story to find out.

The Little Folks Presents

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two German brothers best known for their folktales from the 19th century. Most of their stories are classified as "fairy tales." Their most famous stories include Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, and many more. Grimm’s folktales have been translated into over 100 languages.
The given story is a short fable about three companions: a mouse, a bird, and a sausage, who lived happily together. They had divided the work among themselves and were living contentedly until one day, the bird met another bird who soured his mind by telling him that his work was much harder than the others. What will the bird do to lighten his burden? Will his new decision prove wise? What will happen to the three companions as a result of this change? Read this fable to discover the moral of the story!

The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage

Once upon a time, there lived a man with his wife who was so lazy that she refused to do any spinning. When her husband scolded her, she cleverly demanded that he bring wood to make reels for winding the yarn. But when he ventured into the forest, something strange happened, and he returned home empty-handed. What mysterious force stopped him from bringing back the wood? Will the husband finally convince his wife to work, or will the clever wife continue to outwit him with her tricks? Read the story by the Brothers Grimm to discover how a poor husband gets fooled again and again by his lazy but cunning wife!

Moral

The Lazy Spinner

Once, a king’s son who was extremely fond of traveling set off with his faithful servant. While wandering, they came upon a house in the middle of a dark forest. There, the prince saw a beautiful girl and asked for shelter in the little house. However, the girl was reluctant to grant permission and said that it would be better not to enter the house. What could be the reason behind the girl’s fear? Who could be living in that mysterious house? Will the prince pay attention to the girl’s advice? What dangers await the prince and his servant? Read this mysterious story to uncover the truth about the little house and solve the riddle.

The Riddle

Wandering alone through a forest, a musician plays his fiddle to find a companion. His fiddle sings with haunting beauty, drawing forth creatures both wild and cunning. Yet, each companion falls prey to the musician's cunning traps, ensnared by his clever schemes. Will the wild creatures free themselves from the traps and seek revenge on the musician? How will the musician save himself from the beasts' wrath? Read this intriguing story, full of adventure, twists, and turns, to discover the fate of the musician.

The Wonderful Musician

A crafty peasant makes an agreement with the devil to give him all the treasure in return of his field’s yield. Will the devil get the promised produce or the clever peasant become successful in deceiving the devil? Read this short tale that showcases the peasant's wit and resourcefulness in outsmarting the Devil to claim the treasure for himself.

The Peasant and the Devil

The youngest brother went in search of the bewitched princess to the Castle of the Golden Sun, where she was imprisoned. The princess asked him to bring a crystal ball to break the magic of the enchanter. Will the brother be successful in getting the crystal ball and freeing the princess from the enchantment? What types of challenges will he face in rescuing the princess? Read this magical tale to discover the bravery of the brother and the adventures he encounters.

The Crystal Ball

Sultan, the faithful dog of a farmer, faces the threat of being put down by his master due to his old age. However, with the clever aid of his friend, the wolf, he devises a plan to save the farmer’s child, ultimately securing his place in his master's heart and home. Will the farmer make room for Sultan in his home? What will the wolf demand in return for helping his friend? Will Sultan fulfill the wolf’s demand? Read the story to unravel the answers to these questions.

Old Sultan

Once, a poor peasant lived in a village with his wife. They were so poor that despite their great longing for a cow, the couple could not fulfill their wish. One day, the peasant devised a clever plan and eventually met a miller who brought about a significant change in his life, completely altering his fortune. But who was this miller? How did the peasant's quick thinking and cleverness manage to change his luck? Did he truly become rich in the end? Read this intriguing tale to uncover the twists and turns of the peasant's journey from poverty to unexpected wealth.

The Little Peasant

Being dismissed by the King after many years of faithful service, the soldier encounters a witch in the forest who gives him a series of tasks. While carrying out one of her tasks, he retrieves a blue light from an old well. What is the mystery of the blue light? Is it a trap set for the soldier, or will it change his fortune? Read this adventurous story to uncover the true nature of the blue light and the fate of the soldier, as he faces unexpected challenges and discovers his destiny.

The Blue Light

Once four brothers set out into the world to learn a trade as instructed by their father. After four years, they met at the appointed crossroads and returned home. How will the father test the skills of his sons? How will the four brothers benefit from their learned trades? Will their fortunes change? Read this captivating tale to discover the fate of the four brothers and see how their unique talents come together to overcome unexpected challenges.

The Brothers Grimm

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