Category: Fairy Tales
Princess Books: From the Traditional to the Do-It-Yourself Versions
A list of princess stories that ranges from old-fashioned, traditional tales to new releases that encourage creativity and inventiveness.
Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex
A hilarious and whip-smart take on fractured fairy tales, from rising stars Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.
Kate Bernheimer: Celebrating Fairy Tales
Kate Bernheimer first enchanted children with her captivating The Girl in the Castle inside the Museum. Her latest The Lonely Book is yet another heartfelt addition to her mesmerizing picture books.
Giveaway: Mirror Mirror, The Snow White Legend Comes Alive
Thanks to Relativity Media, you can join in on the Mirror Mirror buzz by entering to win some great prizes. Will you be the fairest entrant of all?
Maria Tatar on the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up
Maria Tatar is Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University. Her latest book The Annotated Peter Pan is a glorious celebration of the centenary of the first publication of the novel, originally entitled Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie.
Stories for Children: New Books of Fairy Tales and Other Classic Stories
Fairy tales have the power to teach us valuable lessons about love, loyalty and friendship. In these stories, characters are transformed into magical beings, sacrifices are made in their honor and small creatures perform enormous acts of courage and daring.
Little Red Riding Hood Books
The Brothers Grimm were especially gifted at creating dark and often haunting fairy tales, but these books have a bit more gentle appeal. They also may serve as a great conversation starter with your children about the inherent danger of talking to strangers.
Review: Sleeping Bootsie by Maribeth Boelts
Sleeping Bootsie by Maribeth Boelts with illustrations by Patricia Cantor is a delightful spin-off of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.
