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Traditional Tales for Modern Times

Can  Fairy Tales Teach Children What It Means to Be Human?

Can Fairy Tales Teach Children What It Means to Be Human?

Some stories stay with us—not because they solve everything, but because they show us what love and loyalty look like when things get hard. The Kind Boy Escapes the Witch is one of those stories. It’s about kindness that asks for nothing, promises that hold fast, and the quiet kind of courage that helps a child feel safe in an uncertain world.

Can a Fairytale Heroine Help Children Overcome Their Fears?

Can a Fairytale Heroine Help Children Overcome Their Fears?

Fairy tales like The Clever Girl Tricks the Giant give children more than just entertainment. They offer emotional blueprints for handling fear with courage, cleverness, and heart. This post explores how traditional stories help kids overcome their fears and become more adventurous.

What Can a Dragon Teach Your Child About Empathy?

What Can a Dragon Teach Your Child About Empathy?

Discover how The Kind Boy Saves the Dragon helps young children develop emotional courage, kindness, and trust. Through a powerful story of compassion and loyalty, you’ll learn how fairy tales can plant the seeds of empathy — and find practical ways to help those lessons take root in your child’s everyday life.

Can Fairy Tales Help Children Stand up to Bullies and Bounce Back?

Can Fairy Tales Help Children Stand up to Bullies and Bounce Back?

Some stories do more than entertain. Fairy tales, especially the older, darker ones, can offer children something deeper: a way to understand hurt, feel less alone, and build the inner strength to recover. These stories help children see that even in the face of cruelty, they can still be lovable, strong, and whole.

Can Fairy Tales Teach Kids to Manage Big Feelings?

Can Fairy Tales Teach Kids to Manage Big Feelings?

What if a story could help your child name their feelings? In The Clever Girl Defeats the Dragon, a brave girl faces fear, embarrassment, and love—with nothing but her wits. As you read together, those emotions come to life—and suddenly, your child has words for their own feelings.