Blair, Eric

An easy-to-read retelling of a classic tale of a kindly but poor shoemaker who gets unexpected help with his work.

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

A retelling of the classic tale of a beautiful princess who makes a promise to a frog which she does not intend to keep.

The fisherman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

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

Presents a retelling, in simple text with illustrations, of the classic tale in which a strange man spins straw into gold, asks a huge reward and offers a seemingly impossible way out of the deal.

Tells the story of Annie Oakley, and explains how she became a sharp shooter and had many adventures.

A retelling of the fable in which a young boy's false cries for help cause him problems when he is really in need of assistance.