Let's Pretend #3

King Midas has everything a man could want—mountains of gold and a daughter he loves—but his obsession with wealth blinds him to what truly matters. When the spirit Aurum grants him the power to turn everything he touches to gold, Midas discovers that his gift comes with a devastating price. This tale of greed and redemption, illustrated by Harry Peter, shows what happens when a king learns the hard way that some things are worth far more than gold.

Two orphaned children find themselves abandoned deep in the forest, only to stumble upon a cottage made of gingerbread—and the sinister witch who calls it home. With their wits and each other's courage, Hansel and Gretel must survive the witch's dark plans and find their way back to their father, aided by unexpected allies in the woods.

When a young man hears the magical hammering of a leprechaun in the Irish bogs, he sets out to capture the wee shoemaker and demand riches and a handsome face to win the heart of the girl he loves. But the leprechaun's magic works in unexpected ways, teaching Paudeen a lesson about what truly matters in matters of the heart. A charming Irish tale of love, transformation, and the magic that lives within us all.

A poor man ventures to the mythical bottom of the sea and returns with a magical hand mill that grants his every wish—but when his greedy brother obtains it, he discovers the mill's power comes with a dangerous price. This 1950 fantasy tale spins a darkly comic moral lesson about greed and the consequences of losing control.