Czechoslovak Fairy Tales

"Czechoslovak Fairy Tales" by Parker Fillmore is a compilation of traditional stories originating from Czech, Slovakian, and Moravian regions, presented in a way that's easy for kids to enjoy. Created in the early 1900s, the book shares enchanting tales with American children, highlighting themes of daring journeys, mythical beings, and courageous characters. Beginning with "Longshanks, Girth, and Keen," the book tells the story of a prince commanded by his father to marry. Discovering the portrait of a beautiful princess held captive, he sets out to free her from a wizard. He gains three unusual friends in a scary forest: Longshanks, who can stretch himself, Girth, who can grow very big, and Keen, whose amazing eyesight can break rocks. As they face tough challenges and fight the wizard, the story kicks off a series of fun and imaginative adventures, displaying the prince and his odd friends’ courage and friendship.