Follows Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into eight more tales, encountering such wicked creatures as witches, along with kindly strangers and other helpful folk. Based in part on the Grimms' fairy tales Faithful Johannes, Hansel and Gretel, The seven ravens, Brother and sister, The robber bridegroom, and The devil and his three golden hairs.

Mother goat rescues her seven kids after they are swallowed by a wicked wolf.

With the help of Iron John, the wild man of the forest who is under a curse, a young prince makes his way in the world and finds his true love.