The classic fairy tale story and similar accounts had their origins in harsh times when poverty, child abandonment, and famine were quite common.

Mar 26, 2009 - John K. Davis

The tale of Flowerpot Island evokes thoughts of mystery and intrigue on an island that possesses rich natural and human history.

Oct 21, 2007 - Paul White

Tove Jansson's Tales from Moominvalley is a delightful collection of nine short stories about the Moomin family and their wacky friends.

Apr 25, 2008 - Erin Britton

Trees sink thematic roots and weave intertwined branch-motifs throughout African-American author Toni Morrison's slavery-era novel, Beloved.

Nov 15, 2009 - Kathy Hahn

The Mummers drift out of your speakers with a debut which is both exciting and new, but such is its joy that it happily convinces the past to skip along with it.

Aug 29, 2008 - Karl Keely

Charles Dickens's favorite books and tales are revealed in some of his writing, particularly the "Autobiographical Fragment" and some journalistic pieces.

Jan 26, 2011 - Mark Wallace

Odense is a beautiful city in Denmark. With a plethora of activities and attractions to choose from, this fairy tale city is for the whole family.

Dec 7, 2011 - Aarthi Ananthakumar

The story of Betty Knox began in 1842. Betty was born into a farming family who struggled to carve out a living among the rugged Pennsylvania wilderness.

Apr 23, 2010 - Kenneth Dillinger

Beatrix Potter's Tale of Squirrel Nutkin can be even more fun for children with a guided art activity, dance, and team game

Mar 9, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

Yew trees are among today's oldest living things. They feature strongly in history, legend and the lives of saints and heroes.

Sep 7, 2008 - Helen McCarthy

Some believe that carrying Rowan wood will increase one's psychic powers. Also, carrying Rowan berries are said to provide protection from evil.

Jun 7, 2010 - Joy Richardson

George Washington as a child, according to the writing of Mason Locke Weems, is believed to have chopped down a cherry tree. Is the tale legend or fact?

Apr 14, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Hungry for new tales written in the spirit of Shel Silverstein's and Roald Dahl's beloved classics? These offbeat fables fit the bill.

Apr 27, 2012 - Michael Jung

Many Japanese legends and myths about talking animals and animal tales are intrinsic to Shinto belief & the people of ancient Japan. Stories of fox, dog & cat are common

Apr 5, 2010 - Dawn Denmar

How do fairy tales show the gold in stages of a woman's life? Joan Gould's eloquent , wise book is a tapestry blending fairy tale castles, wit and psychological insight

Jul 20, 2008 - Megge Hill Fitz-Randolph

This article is a summary of the major prologues and tales of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Mar 14, 2012 - Stetson Thacker

This new spin on the told and re-told tale of the outlaw ponders "What made Robin Hood a Hero?"

May 25, 2010 - Chassity Beals

These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.

Feb 19, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Irish folklore of herbalism includes the tale of the gods and children of gods, Dian Cecht, Miach and Airmid.

Jan 10, 2011 - Cherisa D Hays

Like new fairy tales with humorous twists? Check out these silly read aloud books by Newberry Honor author Gail Carson Levine.

Oct 1, 2010 - Michael Jung