Nation Studies: Germany

Illustrated by Errol Le Cain. Retold by the Brothers Grimm. The tale follows twelve princesses who secretly dance all night long, leaving their shoes worn out each morning. A poor soldier discovers their secret and follows them to uncover where they dance.

Retold and illustrated by Sherry Meidell. The story follows a young peasant boy who is predestined to greatness once he overcomes an outlandish decree from the king. The king demands that the boy pluck three golden hairs from the scalp of the devil in order to win the princess's hand, and he dispatches the boy to the devil's cottage in the woods. Along the way, many helpers materialize, including the devil's grandmother, who aids the boy on his quest and reassures readers that the peasant boy will prevail.

Written by the Brothers Grimm and illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger. It tells the tale of a man who has seven sons but no daughter. When they finally have a baby girl, she grows up hearing rumors about her seven brothers, who have been transformed into ravens by their father's curse. Determined to rescue them, the girl embarks on a journey to the end of the world, where she meets the sun, the moon, and the stars, who help her find her brothers and free them from their enchanted state.

Written by Jay Williams, with contributions from Victoria Williams and illustrated by Lucinda McQueen. The story revolves around a kind-hearted fisherman named Pilchard who is tasked by the king to find the Water of Life but ends up giving away his magical tools to help various creatures along his journey.

The story follows a young peasant boy who is tasked by the king to pluck three golden hairs from the scalp of the devil in order to win the princess's hand in marriage. The boy's journey is filled with challenges and helpers, including the devil's grandmother, who assists him on his quest. Retold and illustrated by Sherry Meidell.

The story features a little girl who sets out to find her seven brothers, who have been turned into ravens, and free them from an enchantment. Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger.

The book features four animals—a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a hen—who are past their prime and decide to travel to Bremen to become musicians after being discarded or threatened by their masters. Authored and illustrated by Janet Stevens.

A retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and the poor soldier who follows them and discovers where they dance. Illustrated by Erol Le Cain.

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother. Retold by Lee Richardson and illustrated by Shirley Holt.