The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean

A book showing the title of the fairy tale The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean

In a quaint village nestled amidst the folds of time, there resided an impoverished elderly woman. Clutching a humble assortment of beans, she aspired to concoct a savory dish. She kindled a fire upon her hearth, hastening its ignition with a meager handful of straw. Amidst the transfer of beans into the pan, an unnoticed … Read more