Wilhelm Grimm books in order
German author, philologist, collector of fairy tales and legends
- Lived
- 1786–1859
- Country
- Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel
- Books
- 76
Wilhelm Grimm published 72 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Rapunzel (1812).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wilhelm Grimm
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Rapunzel
Wilhelm Grimm's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Juniper Tree (1808), with Jacob Grimm
Bearskin (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Cat and Mouse in Partnership (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Clever Hans (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Fitcher's Bird (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Foundling-Bird (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Godfather Death (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Grimms' Fairy Tales (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Hansel and Gretel (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Herr Korbes (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Jorinde and Joringel (1812), with Jacob Grimm
King Thrushbeard (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Mother Hulda (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Old Sultan (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Rotkäppchen (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Sweetheart Roland (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Death of the Little Hen (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Dog and the Sparrow (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Elves and the Shoemaker (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Fisherman and His Wife (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Girl Without Hands (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Godfather (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Golden Bird (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Golden Goose (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Louse and the Flea (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Old Man and His Grandson (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Pack of Ragamuffins (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Pink (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Seven Ravens (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Singing Bone (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Singing, Springing Lark (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Three Spinners (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Twelve Huntsmen (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Valiant Little Tailor (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Wedding of Mrs. Fox (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The White Snake (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Thumbling as Journeyman (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Tom Thumb (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs (1815), with Jacob Grimm
The Goose Girl (1815), with Jacob Grimm
Deutsche Sagen (1816), with Jacob Grimm
The Tailor in Heaven (1818), with Jacob Grimm
Clever Elsie (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Donkey Cabbages (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Frederick and Catherine (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Gambling Hansel (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Gossip Wolf and the Fox (1819), with Jacob Grimm
How Six Made Their Way in the World (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Good Bargain (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Hare's Bride (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Little Peasant (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Queen Bee (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Riddle (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Thief and His Master (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Three Feathers (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Three Languages (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Three Snake-Leaves (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Three Sons of Fortune (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Two Brothers (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Wolf and the Fox (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Wolf and the Man (1819), with Jacob Grimm
The Wonderful Musician (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Town Musicians of Bremen (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Trusty John (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Frau Trude (1837), with Jacob Grimm
The Peasant in Heaven (1837), with Jacob Grimm
Maid Maleen (1850), with Jacob Grimm
Short story collections in order
Hans in Luck (1819), with Jacob Grimm
Children's books in order
Rapunzel (1812), with Jacob Grimm
The Frog Prince (1812), with Jacob Grimm
Other books in order
About Wise Men Andsimpletons (1800)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Grimm VariationsTV · from Grimms' Fairy Tales
- The Babes in the Woods (1917)Film · from Hansel and Gretel
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)Film · from Hansel and Gretel
- Gretel and Hansel (2020)Film · from Hansel and Gretel
- Secret Magic Control Agency (2021)Film · from Hansel and Gretel
- König Drosselbart (2008)TV · from King Thrushbeard
- The Feather Fairy (1985)Film · from Mother Hulda
- Barbie as Rapunzel (2002)Film · from Rapunzel
- Tangled (2010)Film · from Rapunzel
- Tangled (2028)Film · from Rapunzel
- Little Red Riding Hood (1953)Film · from Rotkäppchen
- Little Red Riding Hood (1954)Film · from Rotkäppchen
- Red Riding Hood (1988)Film · from Rotkäppchen
- Red Riding Hood (2006)Film · from Rotkäppchen
- The Frog Prince (1986)Film · from The Frog Prince
- The Princess and the Frog (2009)Film · from The Frog Prince
- The Seven Ravens (1937)Film · from The Seven Ravens
- Brave Little Tailor (1938)Film · from The Valiant Little Tailor
- Wolf and the Seven Goats in a New Way (1975)Film · from The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats
- 3 Little Kungpoo Goats (2023)Film · from The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats
- Fantasia 3 (1966)Film · from The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs
- The Four Musicians of Bremen (1922)Film · from Town Musicians of Bremen
- The Merry Musicians (1938)Film · from Town Musicians of Bremen
- The Bremen Town Musicians (1969)Film · from Town Musicians of Bremen
- The Bremen Town Musicians (2023)Film · from Town Musicians of Bremen
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About Wilhelm Grimm
Wilhelm Carl Grimm was a German writer, philologist and anthropologist. He was the younger brother of Jacob Grimm, of the literary duo the Brothers Grimm.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Wilhelm Grimm FAQ
- How many books has Wilhelm Grimm written?
- Wilhelm Grimm published 72 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wilhelm Grimm's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rapunzel.
- What is Wilhelm Grimm's last book?
- Maid Maleen (1850).
- What is Wilhelm Grimm's most famous book?
- Rapunzel (1812) is Wilhelm Grimm's most widely read book.
- Which Wilhelm Grimm books have been adapted?
- 12 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Grimms' Fairy Tales (as The Grimm Variations, TV), Hansel and Gretel (as The Babes in the Woods, film, 1917), King Thrushbeard (as König Drosselbart, TV, 2008) and Mother Hulda (as The Feather Fairy, film, 1985).
- Can I read Wilhelm Grimm's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Wilhelm Grimm are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.