The collection includes twenty-six German fairy tales by various authors: the Brothers Grimm, Ludwig Bechstein, Johann Peter Goebel, Clemens Brentano, Richard von Folkman-Leander, Wilhelm Gauf and Giambattista Basile .. The plots of many of them are familiar to Russian readers, other tales are less known. All fairy tales of the collection are illustrated with magnificent color drawings by the recognized master of book illustration the German artist Alexander Zeke .. German folk tales are an integral part of European culture . Brave tailor, Hansel and Gretel, Bremen musicians, Red Riding Hood, Cinderella - the characters of these tales are known and loved by children and adults in many countries around the world. Other characters and tales of this collection are less known, but they are interesting for them. The special charm and uniqueness of this collection is given by the color drawings of the recognized master of book illustration - the German artist Alexander Zeke (1845-1907).