Henny-Penny
The gullible nature of all the animals with the fox is interesting. But it should be expected since they believed the sky was falling.
The fox is cunning to be able to get them all to follow him into the cave. How did he kill the first three, but not cocky-locky?
Henny-Penny and friends
Source: Wikipedia
Molly Whuppie
The giant seems to fit the stereotype that the cyclops/giant isn't very smart. You'd think he'd be smarter once all his possessions keep being stolen.
The King seems fairly greedy, asking a young girl to go get treasures for him.
Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox's castle seems like a very weird place, being hidden and all.
How many marriage contracts had Mr. Fox signed to get so many girls?
Was there not a trail showing him where the hand traveled to?
Johnny-Cake
Foxes are very cunning creatures in these old stories.
So a Johnny-Cake is a cornmeal pancake... A bear got outrun by a pancake?
The little boy needs to learn to pay more attention to his tasks.
Mr. Miacca
Mr. Miacca is both good and bad, as the note says. He's good for being able to get boys to behave and not cause as much trouble, but eating them isn't the right way to do that.
How did Tommy get the sofa leg out when the sofa was in use?
The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh
The "worm" is actually a dragon, not a worm as we think of.
Why is every stepmother jealous?!
What makes the rowan-tree so powerful against magic or imps?
Childe Wynd is strong to be able to still complete the mission despite the attacks on him due to the magic.
The Ass, the Table and the Stick
This reminds me of one of the African tales I read a few weeks ago, at least from the stick.
The innkeeper deserved the beating he ended up receiving.
What killed Jack's father?
I appreciate the ending, since he didn't abandon his sweetheart due to her lack of wealth.
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