Once upon a time
Paper Cut Of Dragon And Child courtesy of [jannoon028] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
I love fairy tales always have and reading the words Once Upon a Time to my kids always makes me smile
Its so nice to see that fairy tales are still around. Evidence suggests that fairy tales have existed for thousands Many of today's fairy tales have evolved from centuries-old stories that have appeared, with variations, in multiple cultures around the world.
Its odd though isn't it that something that was originally for adults has led to being read to kids at bedtime.
I decided last week to download the Grimm's Fairy Tales book (published in 1922) and was happy to see old favourites that I remember in their original name (before being disneyfied)
Briar Rose - or Sleeping Beauty as children today may now know it as, is one of the best fairy tales ever. I mean who could not wish to be woken from a 100year sleep by a handsome prince,
The other stories in the book had quite scary parts to them and I can understand why they were based more for adults. though One Eyes, Two Eyes and Three Eyes (yes a story) would probaly make Bel laugh.
If you have a baby or toddler, you'll be happy to know that National Bookstart week is on this week and it is based on Fairy Tales - look at what's on from today onwards.
Wednesday – Goldilocks – A rhyme to read and hear aloud on the
website
Thursday – Puss in Boots- send us your pictures of feline friends
in their finest!
Friday – Red Riding Hood – maze activity on the website and twitter
competition for pictures of your child dressed up as a fairytale character
Saturday – the Gingerbread Man – you guessed it – a gingerbread
man recipe!
Sunday – Hansel and Gretal – and yes another chance to test your
gingerbread skills! We’ll admire the photos on Monday. There may also be events locally that you could join with.There may also be events locally that you could join with.
National Bookstart Week is run by the reading and writing charity Booktrust. Why not visit the website for more activities and events www.bookstart.org.uk #Bookstart
What's your favourite fairy tale?
BNM
