The Creature of the Month series explores the folktales that inspired Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. In the northeastern corner of Luxembourg there is a region filled with hidden canyons called Mullerthal. With its narrow passages hewn through sheer walls of rock, it is a hiker’s paradise. The mysterious terrain has also inspired its fair share of folktales, and it’s easy to see why. With a little imagination, the canyon walls come to life. You might see a troll gnashing it

The Creature of the Month series explores the folktales that inspired Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. Only a few dragons appear in Luxembourgish folklore, but I wouldn’t want to mess with any of them. One of the dragons guards a widow's daughter who annoyed her mother so much that she was cursed to sink into the ground with her entire village. You can help free the girl from her curse, but you’ll have to remove a key from the dragon’s mouth first. Good luck with that! Anothe

What do Melusina and Cinderella have in common? What makes their stories different from a story like Frozen? Today I’ll be meeting with the third and fourth graders at the International School of Luxembourg to talk about what makes folktales special. We’ll explore folktales that were collected right here in Luxembourg and how I am adapting some of those tales into a new series of children’s books called Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. Interested in scheduling a similar event