genre: children's literature, folktalesDo you know of the famous dragon of Krakow, hatched from an egg in a cave under Wawel castle? Or of the Gingerbread Bees? These short folktales from all over Poland are told in an engaging and light-hearted tone. Still, somewhat violent, they do harken back to a different time and definitely have a different vibe than our modern day Disney fairy tales. They read quickly and gave me a sense of the folklore of the region, which was exactly what I was looking for. A young reader might appreciate them, there are certainly whimsical elements, but again, some are a bit disturbing :)
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