About this book
Czechoslovak Fairy Tales, retold by Parker Fillmore, invites listeners into a treasure trove of Czech, Slovak, and Moravian folk stories—brimming with magic, wit, and old‑world charm. These fairy tales and folktales have been lovingly adapted from traditional sources to make their vivid characters and moral lessons accessible to modern listeners without losing their Slavic flavor.
Fillmore draws on the collections of native storytellers to present a mixed feast of humor, adventure, and wonder: rollicking comedies like Katcha and the Devil, questing princes and enchanted animals, and timeless motifs such as the Three Golden Hairs and the Bird with the Golden Gizzard. The retellings retain regional color and the subtle Oriental influences found in European folk narrative, while Jan Matulka’s original illustrations and decorations (present in the book) hint at the visual richness that inspired these tales.
Ideal for fans of classic fairy tales, parents seeking family-friendly folklore, and anyone curious about Slavic storytelling traditions, this audiobook offers an engaging, culturally rooted listening experience—perfect for bedtime, classroom use, or a cozy dive into the lesser-known treasures of Central European folklore.
