What is a fairy tale?

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Summary:

Fairy tales have existed in every culture around the world, teaching children stories of characters in imaginary worlds who undergo hardship but learn to overcome their difficult circumstances. This compelling book covers the basic components that make up fairy tales, as well as the purpose these fantastic tales serve in culture.

Year Published:

2014

Series:

The Britannica Common Core Library

Physical Description:

32 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Edition:

1st ed.

Contents:

What is a fairy tale? -- Why are fairy tales told? -- Themes in fairy tales -- Fairy tales retold: Cinderella ; Yeh-Shen ; Let's compare ; The fisherman and his wife ; The stonecutter ; Let's compare ; Jack and the Beanstalk ; Thirteenth ; Let's compare -- Write your own fairy tale

Reading Grade level:

Grade Interest level:

2-5.

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ISBN:

9781622752157