Welcome to a fabulous world filled with a variety of magical creatures! This book will introduce you to a Swedish brownie who knows absolutely nothing about Christmas, and turning the page, you will join the adventures of Thumbelina and Vasilisa the Beautiful or observe the magic of an Indian old man who is able to introduce a simple boy to a real princess! The Irish elves will sing their song to you while their German brothers are busy mending shoes. These and many other stories are waiting for you inside!Famous artist Lauren Mills has collected stories and poems about fairies and elves from all over the world and created extraordinary illustrations in which she expressed her love for these magical creatures. And Masha Lukashkina's brilliant translation has given the stories a special charm that will certainly immerse you in the mysterious world of fairy tales.