Fairy Tales #10

A little mouse's bold promise to repay a kindness leads to an unexpected test when the Lion of the Jungle finds himself ensnared and calling for help. This timeless tale from 1951 proves that size matters far less than courage and loyalty when it comes to saving the day.

A boy swept away by a mysterious wind finds refuge among wolves in a distant forest, growing strong and wild in their company until memories of his human family stir him to search for them. Traveling from village to village, Daniel must learn to trust his instincts—both wolf and human—to discover who truly loves him and where he truly belongs. This timeless tale captures a boy caught between two worlds, seeking the home his heart recognizes.

Little Ned learns the hard way that crossing a witch's shadow brings terrible consequences when a vengeful Witch shrinks him down to nearly nothing and challenges him to solve a riddle before she'll reverse the spell. Trapped in a suddenly enormous garden, Ned must listen carefully to the creatures around him—the grass, a bird, and a bee—to piece together the mysterious answer and restore himself to normal size.

In a quiet corner of a forgotten forest, a lonely boy named David finds more than just shelter when he stumbles upon Grundlesnitz, the so-called fearsome fire-breathing dragon. What begins as a chance encounter quickly turns into an unlikely partnership when the dragon and David team up to run a roadside stand selling toasted-cheese sandwiches. Penciled and inked with playful precision by Dave Berg, this whimsical tale blends gentle humor and quiet courage in a story where kindness burns brighter than fire.