This delighful book contains almost 200 traditional stories, translated from the great fairy tale collection compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Such well-loved favourites as The Frog Prince, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Ranpunzel, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White appear in their original versions alongside a wealth of lesser known, yet equally engaging, stories such as Simeli-Mountain, King Thrusbbear and Clever Alice. These enchanting tales are as humourous, exciting and magical today as when this collection first appeared over 130 years ago.More than 220 charming line drawings illustrate the clear, readable text making this a most attractive edition of one of the great classics of children's literature.