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A picture book list of Scandinavian folktales for kids including Norwegian myths, Swedish folklore and legends from the Norse countries and traditions.

A curated list of picture books featuring Latin American folktales for kids from a variety of cultures and countries including Aztec, Incan, Chile, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Today's fairy tales present young readers will all kinds of characters, cultures, and stories. Here are 18 magical retellings for kids and adults to enjoy.

A list of fairy tale chapter books for kids. These modern retellings of classic fairy tales are magical reads for boys and girls ages 8 and up.

Students love the magic of fairy tales. And teachers love to teach with them! These fairy tale lesson plans hit on reading, science, math, and more.

Students love the magic of fairy tales. And teachers love to teach with them! These fairy tale lesson plans hit on reading, science, math, and more.

A Mighty Girl's top picks of girl-empowering reimaginings of twelve traditional fairy tales from Rapunzel to Cinderella!

Skip baking, try one of these playful ideas instead.

We love using fractured fairy tales to teach literary devices. These Cinderella fractured fairy tales are diverse takes on the classic.

Students learn about the genres of myths, folktales, and fairy tales through participation in a variety of online activities.

NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY On February 26, have a happily ever after kind of day. It’s National Tell A Fairy Tale Day! Click the play button below to hear why we celebrate National Tell A Fairy Tale Day. What were once oral histories, myths, and legends retold around the fire or by traveling […]

Stone Soup and the following activities are a wonderful way to start a discussion about sharing. (And with this cold weather, who wouldn't want a warm, yummy cup of soup!

Students love fairy tales. And teachers love using fractured versions to teach literary devices! Check out our favorite Goldilocks fractured fairy tales.

A Mighty Girl's collection of empowering fairy tales and folktales starring clever and courageous girls -- without a damsel in distress in sight! For a selection of all princess-related stories on A Mighty Girl, visit our Ultimate Guide to the Independent Princess.

Students learn about fractured fairy tales through a multi-step literary response to The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka.

Scholastic presents a collection of books that put a spin on classic fairy tales and can inspire students to interpret, twist, and retell their own tales.