Best of Polish Fairy Tales

This book is a beautifully illustrated collection of fifty authentic Polish folk tales, brought to life with more than seventy original drawings created especially for this edition.All stories were translated into English in 2016, and this is the only place in the world where they have ever been published.They come straight from old Polish storytelling traditions and have been preserved here in their original form.These timeless tales do more than entertain. They teach children kindness, courage, honesty, and creativity, helping them grow into thoughtful and imaginative young readers.Inside the book, you’ll discover the following fifty folk tales:Maria: What Is Destined to Come Shall ComeAnuszka and Her Golden BraidAbout Two Girls: One Kind and One WickedThe Girl and the Prince in the CowhideSermonThree LampsThe Simple Man Who Comforted His MasterHow the Peasant Got RichExtraordinary WifeThe Owl and the HawkWhy the Hare Doesn’t Eat MeatDog’s Winter Thoughts and Summer ThoughtsIs There Justice in This World?Mazek’s DebtVery Worst PunishmentIt Does Not Stab, nor Does It Shoot, yet It Knocks One SenselessAbout a Rich GentlemanHow a Smith Worked His Way to HeavenAbout a Prince Who Did Not Want to DieA Present for the Kings’ GodsonAbout the King’s SonHow a Simple Man’s Son Became the King and Married a Sea GirlHow the Dog Got the Wolf to Wear BootsGustek’s MisfortuneTwo BrothersMiracle at the MillLark and the WolfSpellbound PikeOstruda StoneLazy GirlThe Dwarf and the BearNobleman and MichalPunished for GuileMisfortuneRam Brother and Duck SisterShepherdGolden FishGolden LynxHealing WaterPrince and His HelpersAbout a CockerelFisherman’s Son and the Water Man’s DaughterBoy and His Dog and Cat, and the Lion CubOne Who Went to Ask the SunMagic Gun, Fiddle, and BootsGlass HillFearTitelituryTailor’s Wife and the CountessHow the Slug Defeated the FoxThe book also features charming illustrations that follow the stories closely and bring their magical world to life on every page. It is a perfect gift for children, families, and anyone who loves discovering rare and beautiful folk tales from around the world. Read more