The Pink Fairy Book contains 41 tales from Japan, Scandinavia, Sicily, Africa, and the Catalonian tradition. They range from such familiar stories as Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow-queen" and "The Fir-tree" to virtually unknown tales of the Tanuki, an unforgettable Japanese creature; of the strange labors demanded by a generous troll; of the cruel treatment given lovely maiden Bright-eye; and of many other people and happenings that are different enough to captivate young imaginations, but familiar enough so that boys and girls everywhere will listen and understand.