Ep 1. The Emperor's New Clothes / The Magic Clogs / Puss in Boots / Tiddalik / The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- May 31, 2008
- 24 min
Classic Tales season 1 episode 1 features a collection of five classic tales including "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Magic Clogs," "Puss in Boots," "Tiddalik," and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses."
In "The Emperor's New Clothes," the Emperor is duped by two swindlers who claim to be weavers that make the finest clothes in the land. However, the clothes are actually invisible, and the Emperor is too afraid to admit he cannot see them until a small child points out the truth.
"The Magic Clogs" follows the story of a poor cobbler who receives a pair of magic clogs that can take him anywhere he wants to go. However, when he becomes greedy and forgets the value of hard work, the clogs lead him down a dangerous path.
In "Puss in Boots," a clever cat helps his poor master by using trickery and deceit to convince the King that his master is a wealthy and powerful man. With the cat's help, the master marries the King's daughter and becomes a wealthy lord.
"Tiddalik" tells the tale of a selfish frog who drinks all of the water in the land, causing a drought. The other animals must come together to find a solution to the problem and convince Tiddalik to give back the water.
Finally, in "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," twelve princesses sneak out of their bedroom every night to dance with twelve handsome princes. Their father, the King, is determined to uncover their secret, and offers a reward for anyone who can solve the mystery.
Overall, Classic Tales season 1 episode 1 is a delightful collection of classic stories that teach important lessons about honesty, hard work, and the consequences of greed.