Tag: a2
16 stories tagged "a2".
Mother Holle
German version of Mother Holle: two sisters enter a strange world and receive very different rewards.
Juan Bobo Goes to Market
Juan follows his mother's instructions so literally that a simple trip to market becomes a comic adventure.
Issun-boshi
A thumb-sized boy sails to the capital, serves a princess, and faces an ogre with a needle sword.
The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountains
An old man and his family begin moving two mountains that block their road, one basket at a time.
Sima Guang Smashes the Water Vat
Sima Guang breaks a water vat to save a friend while the other children run for help.
Little Cockroach Martina
Spanish version of Little Cockroach Martina: she meets noisy suitors and chooses a quiet, caring mouse.
Colapesce
A Sicilian swimmer dives beneath the sea to discover what supports his island and protect the people above.
Rumpelstiltskin
German version of Rumpelstiltskin: a secretive helper demands a terrible price for spinning straw into gold.
Princess Kaguya
A girl found inside glowing bamboo grows into Princess Kaguya and must one day return to the moon.
Half-Chick
Spanish version of Half-Chick: a proud chick refuses help on the road to Madrid and learns why kindness matters.
Waiting by the Stump
A farmer abandons his crops to wait for another lucky rabbit, then discovers what his waiting has cost.
The Vain Little Mouse
Spanish version of The Vain Little Mouse: a proud mouse learns that a happy home needs more than appearances.
Urashima Taro
A fisherman visits the Dragon Palace beneath the sea and returns home to find that centuries have passed.
Pinocchio and the Long Nose
Italian version of Pinocchio and the Long Nose: a wooden boy learns what happens when he tells lies.
The Three Little Pigs
Mandarin version of The Three Little Pigs: three homes face a wolf, and careful work proves strongest.
Little Red Riding Hood
Mandarin version of Little Red Riding Hood: a girl carrying food to Grandma meets a wolf in the forest.