Level 2.160 Once upon a time

The Brothers Grimm's 'Rapunzel' tells the story of a young woman with extraordinarily long hair, who is locked away in a tower by an enchantress. In exchange for lettuce from a nearby garden, Rapunzel's parents promised her to the enchantress, Dame Gothel. As Rapunzel grows, Dame Gothel locks her in a tower with no stairs or doors, and the only way to enter is by calling out, 'Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair,' which Rapunzel would then lower for the enchantress to climb. A prince discovers Rapunzel and eventually rescues her, leading to a tale of love, freedom, and overcoming adversity.

In this tale, Little Red Riding Hood is tasked by her mother to deliver food to her sick grandmother who lives in a different village. On her way through the woods, she meets a wolf who tricks her and eats her grandmother. The wolf then disguises himself as the grandmother and waits for Little Red Riding Hood. In the Grimm version, a huntsman saves the day by cutting open the wolf's stomach, freeing Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother. They then fill the wolf's stomach with stones, leading to the wolf's death.

This adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast' by Jan Brett retains the core elements of the story while adding unique details. The narrative follows a merchant and his three daughters, one of whom is named Beauty for her kindness and beauty. When the merchant loses his fortune, Beauty agrees to live with the Beast in his palace to save her father's life. In the palace, she is surrounded by animal servants and develops a tender relationship with the Beast. The story explores themes of love, gratitude, and the transformation of the Beast back into a human. Jan Brett's illustrations, created with colored pencil and watercolor, add rich details and background elements that enhance the story.

The story of 'Hansel and Gretel' tells the tale of two siblings abandoned in a forest by their parents during a time of famine. The children use their ingenuity to find their way back home after being left twice. They encounter a witch who lives in a house made of gingerbread and candy, but they outsmart her and ultimately return home to find their stepmother dead and their father welcoming them back. The story is rooted in historical events such as the Great Famine of 1315-1317 in Europe and reflects the harsh realities of survival during such times.

This interactive book brings the classic tale to life with pop-ups and flaps, engaging young readers in the story of three goats outsmarting a troll. The book is designed to entertain and educate children through interactive elements.