Scandinavian fairy tales are filled with a special mood, genuine wisdom and unique charm. The stories included in this collection are some of the best representatives of their genre. They will tell you how important it is to be a kind soul, not only in joy, but also in sorrow, and in the face of difficult choices, and when faced with misunderstanding, to remain yourself and cherish the light in your heart. The magical illustrations by Elena Zhukovskaya will take readers to a rocky island around which the endless North Sea foams, then to a cave with scary trolls, then to a green meadow where a little girl performs a joyful Dance of Lilies of the Valley, then to the duke's palace or into the forest…Printed in Latvia.