Book Description

From "Little Red Riding Hood" to "The Snow Queen," many of our best-loved fairy tales started out as dark stories filled with magic, greed, and death. While some provide readers with a moral or lesson, others simply reflect the troubles life can bring. Creepy, colorful images and design enhance the menacing mood of these classic fairy tales for both readers new to the stories and those who only know the happy endings. Each collection is written in accessible language perfect for young readers eager to fill their imaginations with witches, giants, and more. Includes stories from a variety of cultures, fulfilling Common Core language arts curriculum standards Each book provides four stories, providing readers with examples of different kinds of storytelling and writing styles Faithful adaptations to original tales allow readers to compare and contrast stories to other versions they may know