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Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales ...

Christian Peter Asbjörnsen (1812-1885) und Jörgen Moe (1813-1882) waren gewissermaßen die Grimms des Nordens. Anfang der Dreißiger Jahre des 19. Jahrhunderts begannen sie, Märchen zu sammeln und aufzuschreiben. Ihre Norske Folkeeventyr erschienen erstmals in den Jahren 1841-1844 in einer Reihe von vier Heften, die Übersetzung von Friedrich Bresemann ins Deutsche erschien 1847. Die Volksmärchen haben nicht nur künstlerischen und nationalen Wert, sondern stellen auch wissenschaftliche Dokumentationen dar, durch die man Erkenntnisse über Vergangenes gewinnen kann.

Settle down as we take you and your little ones on a magical adventure into the world of these well loved classic fairy tales. These calming stories from some of the most well loved authors will entertain young children and toddlers, and help them fall into a peaceful deep slumber.