Fairy tale stories are part and parcel of childhood. Endlessly retellable (and spoofable—we’re looking at you, Shrek) and filled with sometimes-questionable life lessons, fairy tale stories for kids have evolved through the years thanks to children’s books, movies, and, in no small part, Disney characters.
Here are some of the most popular fairy tales for kids that have captured the hearts of children and adults alike. You’re probably familiar with them, but there’s plenty you may not know about their origins and evolution.
1, Cinderella
2, Beauty and the Beast
3, Little Red Riding Hood
4, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
5, Jack and the Beanstalk
6, Sleeping Beauty
7, Puss in Boots
8, Hansel and Gretel
10, Rapunzel
I – Word Understanding
Part and parcel – a basic and necessary part
Spoofable – can be imitated in a funny way
II – Have Your Say
1, What is your favorite fairy tale as a child or the most popular fairy tale when you were a child?
2, Share your knowledge about the 9 fairy tales mentioned above:
a, Cinderella
b, Beauty and the Beast
c, Little Red Riding Hood
d, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
e, Jack and the Beanstalk
f, Sleeping Beauty
g, Puss in Boots
h, Hansel and Gretel
i, Rapunzel
