Women in Folklore

A German Forktale: The Girl Born on a Sunday

retold by Hatsue Nakawaki

illus. by Iussuque Satoh

Deep in a dark, dark forest, a brave girl becomes the heroine who breaks an evil spell. When her brothers are lured away by a witch and never return, she embarks on a journey to rescue them. This beautifully illustrated German fairy tale highlights the courage and determination of a young girl as she faces magic and danger in her quest to save her family. Part of a series of fairy tales featuring women who, without giving up, find their own happiness, this book is a gift for the children who will shape the future world.

29 x 25cm cm, 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published October 2024