The Giant Oak Tree is an Eastern European fairy tale, where an old couple find their fortune at the top of a magic oak tree, just as the hero of Jack and the Beanstalk finds riches at the top a giant bean plant. The Lonely Princess is an Indian fairy tale about a girl kept prisoner in a magic palace floating in the air, just as Rapunzel is imprisoned in a tower
The Giant Oak Tree is an Eastern European fairy tale, where an old couple find their fortune at the top of a magic oak tree, just as the hero of Jack and the Beanstalk finds riches at the top a giant bean plant. The Lonely Princess is an Indian fairy tale about a girl kept prisoner in a magic palace floating in the air, just as Rapunzel is imprisoned in a tower
Guess My Name is a Celtic tale where a farmer has to guess the name of the fairy he wants to marry, just like the miller's daughter has to guess the name of Rumplestiltkin if she is to keep her child. The Enchanted Gazelle is an East African tale where a gazelle uses her wits to make her master's fortune, just like when Puss in Boots wins riches for his lucky owner.
In this title, fairy tales from around the world been chosen to promote literary comparison as required by the National Literacy Strategy. Each story is followed by a more familiar fairy tale with which it has strong parallels. Includes information about both stories' origins and ideas for discussion
Guess My Name is a Celtic tale where a farmer has to guess the name of the fairy he wants to marry, just like the miller's daughter has to guess the name of Rumplestiltkin if she is to keep her child. The Enchanted Gazelle is an East African tale where a gazelle uses her wits to make her master's fortune, just like when Puss in Boots wins riches for his lucky owner.
All over the world, for thousands of years, people have been telling fairy tales - full of magic, romance and adventure. This series brings together two stories from this rich global heritage that are strikingly alike but from different parts of the world. Ages 6+.
All over the world, for thousands of years, people have been telling fairy tales - full of magic, romance and adventure. This series brings together two stories from this rich global heritage that are strikingly alike but from different parts of the world. Ages 6+.