Mayer, Marianna

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.

With the help of Iron John, also known as the wild man of the forest, a young prince makes his way in the world and finds his true love.

A sorcerer's young apprentice attempts to practice magic in his master's absence, with disastrous results.

Retells the adventures of Aladdin who, with the help of a genie from a magic lamp, outwits an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.

A tiny boy has adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, and the stomach of a giant.

When a serpent poisons the lake where all the animals drink, only the unicorn has the power to save them.

A collection of twelve traditional tales about female military leaders, war goddesses, women warriors, and heroines from around the world, including such countries as Japan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.

Presents an adapted retelling of William Shakespeare's classic play "The Tempest", in simple text with illustrations.

Cursed with bad luck, a courageous young girl sets out in search of adventure, her only protection a little jewel box that she is to open only when in danger of death.

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