The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales

"The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales" by Parker Fillmore is a collection of twenty enchanting stories from Czech, Moravian, and Slovak traditions, aimed at young readers. The tales are filled with magic, adventure, and morals of kindness and cleverness, starting with the story of Marushka, a mistreated stepchild, who is sent on an impossible task by her jealous sister to find violets in the winter. Through kindness and perserverance, she comes across the twelve months of the year who, through a magical act, help her find the flowers in the snow. The collection is a journey through jest, moral lessons, and the enchanting charm of Czechoslovak folklore.