Almost forgotten fairy tales - read by Marleen Lohse

This stunning and modern fairy tale book, this acclaimed and enchanting anthology, is a treasure chest that gathers 20 nearly forgotten fairy tales from around the world. Each story features a strong heroine who navigates life with humor and cunning, courage, bravery, and intelligence. Fairy tales are narratives filled with bravery, magic, and adventure. They spring from our imagination and can be found in all cultures across the globe, often dating back thousands of years. Classics of European fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, or Rapunzel revolve around female protagonists who eagerly await rescue by a man. They cannot determine their own destinies. But not all fairy tales are like that! There are many others from various cultures that we largely do not yet know. This book collects such nearly forgotten tales, all of which tell of female heroines who are brave, clever, and cunning. These girls may sometimes say the wrong thing or make poor choices, but they are real girls. And such girls don’t need anyone to save them! My children and I love these fairy tales. Simply wonderful, and not just for strong girls and women!.