Welcome to our magical celebration of Tell a Fairy Tale Day! Celebrated on February 26, Tell a Fairy Tale Day is the perfect opportunity to let the age-old charm of fairy tales cast its spell on readers. Young and old, transporting us to worlds filled with enchantment, adventure, and lessons that resonate through the ages. Fairy tales are more than just stories. They are a tapestry of imagination, morals, and cultural heritage passed down through generations, evolving with each telling.
Honor this rich tradition by diving into the heart of fairy tales. Exploring their origins, their impact, and how they continue to enchant and educate us in the modern world. Whether you’re a steadfast aficionado or a curious newcomer, prepare to embark on a journey through magical forests. Over towering mountains, and into the depths of the human heart with books from this reading list.
The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm with illustrations by Arthur Rackham
To celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day, dive into the classic collection that has captivated readers for centuries. Featuring beloved tales like “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” and “Hansel and Gretel.”
Originally titled “Children’s and Household Tales,” contains what have been the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for over two hundred years. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers. They gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them.
Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
Explore the imaginative world of Andersen with timeless stories like “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Snow Queen.” Andersen’s storytelling is unique in its ability to weave complex emotions and moral lessons into tales that captivate both children and adults.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
Celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day with this modern addition to the fairy tale genre. Offering a collection of stories filled with magic and morality, as known to readers of the Harry Potter series.
“The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” is a wizarding classic. First came to Muggle readers’ attention in the book known as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales. “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” Not only are they the equal of fairy tales we know and love, but reading them gives new insight into the wizarding world.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon, compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe.
First published in 1914, this collection of Norwegian fairy tales was gathered by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, offering a glimpse into the enchanting world of Scandinavian folklore.
This finely crafted volume presents 10 of the original fairytales and restores the stunning detail and artistry of Danish artist Kay Nielsen’s images to their original splendor. The book features 41 illustrations, including many enlarged details from Nielsen’s rare original watercolors. The book comes with three accompanying essays, illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unseen artworks by Nielsen, that explore the history of Norwegian folktales, Nielsen’s life and work, and how this masterpiece came to be.
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
This New York Times bestseller is a fresh take on the classic genre. When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series.
This Tell a Fairy Tale Day, let’s reignite our collective imagination by delving into these classic and modern tales that remind us of the power of storytelling. Whether you prefer your stories with a twist of the traditional or a sprinkle of contemporary charm, there’s a fairy tale waiting to whisk you away to lands of wonder and wisdom. Happy Tell a Fairy Tale Day!