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Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

Fourteen classic fairy tales, most of which are traditional.

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of animals, until he meets a clever fox.

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

A girl travels east of the sun and west of the moon to free her beloved prince from a magic spell.

Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

A retelling of the Italian folktale about the brave and beautiful Rosella and her one true love.