Folk and Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know

by Hamilton Wright Mabie

In those early days before magazines or newspapers or books the most learned men were ignorant of things which intelligent children know to-day. Only a very few men and women could read or write; and all kinds of beliefs about animals, birds, witches, fairies, giants, and the magical qualities of herbs and stones flourished like weeds in a neglected garden. There came into existence an immense mass of misinformation about all manner of things; some of it very stupid, much of it very poetic and interesting. Below the region of exact knowledge accessible to men of education, lay a region of popular fancies, ideas, proverbs, and superstitions in which the great mass of men and women lived, and which was a kind of invisible playground for children. Much of the popular belief about animals and the world was touched with imagination and was full of suggestions, illustrations, and pictorial figures which the poets were quick to use. * * * * "Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know" contains a collection of twenty-four famous fairy tales from a wide array of classical works (Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1001 Arabian Nights, Hans Christian Andersen, and others), which most parents have told to their children throughout time. These tales are immortal and include: "The Enchanted Stag;" "Puss in Boots;" "Jack and the Beanstalk;" "The Princess on the Pea;" "The Ugly Duckling;" "Beauty and the Beast;" "Hansel and Gretel;" "Jack the Giant Killer;" "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor;" "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp," and many more. delightful tales. * * * * "Folk Tales Every Child Should Know" similarly pulls from the rich traditions of countries all over the world to deliver twenty classic stories such as: "Why the Sea is Salt;" "The Dragon and the Prince;" "The Story of Tom Tim Tot;" and "The Good Children." * * * * "Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know" and "Folk Tales Every Child Should Know" were originally published in 1905 and 1912, respectively. This volume faithfully reproduces the stories in those editions, with minor edits to correct some words to a more modern spelling (i.e, changing traveller to traveler). * * * * Check our other Children's, Juvenile, and Adult books at www.FlyingChipmunkPublishing.com, or Friend us on Facebook for our latest releases.

Genres: Classics, Ebooks, Childrens, Fiction

356 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

About the author

Hamilton Wright Mabie, A.M., L.H.D., LL.D. (1846–1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.

Reviews

[Enid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compendium of stories from around the world for every age and taste, filled with fantastic beasts, dragons, devils and princesses, encountered by a clever naïf who by wit, luck or magic evades catastrophe or surmounts difficulty, with lessons learned. The volume includes The Peasant Story of Napoleon, from "the Country Doctor," by Honoré de Balzac, a rather lengthy tale about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte, believed by the teller to be a God-sent savior of his people.

[Debra Barstad · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a collection of folk tales some were good while others were boring. overall a good book.

[Rebecca Earnest · Rating 3 out of 5]

it’s a book of folk tales. it is exactly as advertised. i didn’t hate it, but i was reminded why i rarely read folk tales. they just don’t do it for me, as much.

[Audiobook Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. I listened to the audiobook version on youtube. I will leave the link below so that everyone can enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUcG5...

[Emily Miller]

This book had many folktales in it, but for my first one i decided to read The Dun Horse. I actually found this folktale to be sad. Just because the child was poor people did not believe that he could win a race that the head chief of their tribe set up to marry his daughter. But it ended up being that he did win and no one could believe their eyes! I believe that this folk tale teaches children a good lesson that money doesn't buy happiness.
For my second folk tale out of this book i read The Story of Tom Tit Tot, which was one of the most confusing stories i have ever read. The English used in the book makes it hard to even understand what they are saying most of the time. This would definitely not be comprehended by most students. I would not recommend anyone read this.
For my third folk tale i read The Lad And The Deil. This was a very short tale. It think this appeals to students in elementary school more than any other audience. Personally, i don't enjoy short little books with a few pages but i think young kids would!

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautifully written children's' books I have ever read. The stories that you already know (such as Beauty and the Beast) have details that make the story seem like the first time you've read it, and the stories that are new are breathtaking in the imagery they create. My favorite story in the book is called "The White Cat." My favorite way to read it is in my hammock or tent out loud to a friend.

As a plus, I downloaded this book for free onto my Kindle from Amazon.

[Amber Houlton o'neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it


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[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had never heard most of these folk tales. I wish I would have been told some of them when I was a child! They are interesting.

[Clare P · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this - reliving my childhood!