This is not a good bedtime stories book for little kids. There's murder, revenge, bad guys winning and so forth. These aren't the cute Disney stories. People die in horrible ways.
I gave it three instead of four stars because of the high Christian feel to it. I know it was written in that time when Christianity was at an all time high, but prayers to Jesus and God and devine intervention are really not what I'm looking for in a fairy tale book.
The stories themselves are not bad, especially considering they're all original, but the cons are too much to give it more than three stars.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Super nostalgic stories for me. I really enjoyed learning about the original story behind the little mermaid.


Reviewed from a library copy.

Currently not interested 

I read this compilation ostensibly for The Little Mermaid, which was in the Classic Group short story read for the month. I quite enjoyed all these tales, but especially liked that the heroine in The Snow Queen was a girl, and also enjoyed The Steadfast Tin Soldier
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Sweet and enjoyable.
Made my days a little brighter.
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No