This book explores the special bond between mothers and daughters in the folktales of many world cultures. Each of the stories has a distinctive theme and flavour. They feature girls who face challenges of every kind, learning to rely on their inner strength, integrity, and quick wits. Mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, and mother-in-laws serve as role models, helping these girls learn to flourish in a world full of good and evil, struggle and delight.