Can fairy tales really shape a child's moral compass? Join me as we navigate the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales, inspired by literary giants like Dr. Vigen Guroian and Bruno Bettelheim. We'll unravel the mysteries behind these timeless stories and their profound influence on nurturing a child's moral imagination, contrasting the enduring narratives of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen with their modern retellings. To ensure you're reading the most authentic versions, I'll share my top recommendations for fairy tale collections and translations. You'll find guidance on choosing rich, unaltered stories that resonate with both children and adults.

BOOKMARKS: Downloadable Bookmarks with Quotes: Download on cardstock and print double-sided.

REFERENCES:

Tending to the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination by Vigen Guroian.

The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim

The Literary Life Podcast with Angelina Stanford

RECOMMENDED FAIRY TALE ANTHOLOGIES:

The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition: by Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm; translated by Jack Zipes

Brothers Grimm Selected Tales by Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm; translated by David Luke

Hans Christian Andersen: The complete Fairy Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Anderson; Erik Christian Haugaard (translator)

The Victorian Fairy Tale Book by Michael Patrick Hearn

The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie

The Complete Children's Fairy Tales by George MacDonald

King of the Golden River: An Enchanting Tale of Greed, Magic, and Redemption by John Ruskin

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