East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Storytime for Kids
- Published
- April 22, 2026
- Duration
- 7:33
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
Discusses kids, family.
Summary
This Norwegian folk story tells the tale of Astrid, a girl who leaves her impoverished family to live with a mysterious white bear in a golden castle. The bear is actually a cursed prince who is forced to marry a wicked troll named Long Nose after Astrid accidentally reveals his human form. To save him, she embarks on an arduous journey to a castle locate…
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This Norwegian folk story tells the tale of Astrid, a girl who leaves her impoverished family to live with a mysterious white bear in a golden castle. The bear is actually a cursed prince who is forced to marry a wicked troll named Long Nose after Astrid accidentally reveals his human form. To save him, she embarks on an arduous journey to a castle located east of the sun and west of the moon, aided by magical hags and the four winds. Upon arrival, she uses magical treasures to gain access to th
Themes
- kids
- family