Once upon a time in the North... the most beautiful North German fairy tales and legends told in contemporary, child-friendly language – vividly illustrated! The Hare and the Hedgehog from Buxtehude, Klaus Störtebeker from Hamburg, the Bremen Town Musicians, the North Frisian Rider of the White Horse, or Miss Marie from Jever – these and many other fairy tales and legends have their roots in Northern Germany. For this collection, twenty classic fairy tales from Theodor Storm to the Brothers Grimm, as well as lesser-known legends, have been retold in a child-friendly and understandable manner. The contemporary, loving illustrations especially provide young children with an easy entry into the enchanting fairy tale world of Northern Germany.