A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

Rebuffed by the princess after retrieving her golden ball, a noble frog sets out to find a more suitable mate. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

Retells the folktale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.