Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm originally aimed to preserve the primarily orally transmitted treasure of German fairy tales for eternity. Their "Children's and Household Tales" are arguably the most famous classic fairy tale collection in world literature. Curses and magic often play a significant role, but there is also frequently an instructive function. From the more than 200 tales in the Grimm collection, some typical animal and magic stories have been selected for this audiobook. The "classic" evil witch also makes her most famous appearance here. All the tales share a similar basic structure and often follow the pattern: good = beautiful and evil = ugly. While some content may no longer be contemporary, they are always suitable for reflecting on the ideals of earlier times. They provide an excellent canvas for primal fears and stimulate the imagination of both children and mature adults. Due to their symbolic nature, these fairy tales are still considered important for the development of the child's psyche.