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100	1		_aGriffis, William Elliot, _d1843-1928
245	1	0	_aDutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-01
505	0		_aThe entangled mermaid -- The boy who wanted more cheese -- The princess with twenty petticoats -- The cat and the cradle -- Prince Spin Head and Miss Snow White -- The boar with the golden bristles -- The ice king and his wonderful grandchild -- The elves and their antics -- The kabouters and the bells -- The woman with three hundred and sixty-six children -- The oni on his travels -- The legend of the wooden shoe -- The curly-tailed lion -- Brabo and the giant -- The farm that ran away and came back -- Santa Klaas and Black Pete -- The goblins turned to stone -- The mouldy penny -- The golden helmet -- When wheat worked woe -- Why the stork loves Holland.
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of charming short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The stories draw upon Dutch folklore and feature various magical creatures, such as mermaids, elves, and fairies, while weaving in cultural elements of the Netherlands. Through these tales, Griffis introduces young readers to a fantastical realm filled with moral lessons, whimsical adventures, and enchanting characters. The opening portion of the book presents a series of interconnected tales that introduce readers to a vibrant world of Dutch folklore. It begins with the story of a proud young mermaid living in a magical pool, who enjoys the company of her mermaid friends until a band of humans threatens her home. The young merman, who arrives to warn them, adds a humorous note to the story. Additionally, the narrative smoothly transitions into tales featuring a gluttonous boy named Klaas and the mischievous antics of elves, illustrating themes of desire, community, and the consequences of one’s actions. These engaging narratives set the tone for a delightful collection of fairy tales, emphasizing the imagination and adventures that await in Dutch cultural folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFairy tales -- Netherlands
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7871
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