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Fairy Tales and Stories

Hans Christian Andersen (1850)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages277 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age5
Goodreads3.5/5 (4)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Soldier / Marine

Synopsis

Many of these stories for children are famous the world over. 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ice Maiden', 'The Red Shoes', 'The Snow Queen', 'Thumbelina', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier' and 'The Ugly Duckling' are as popular now as they ever were.

Is Fairy Tales and Stories appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

These classic fairy tales contain mild peril and sometimes sad endings, but teach lessons about perseverance, inner beauty, and kindness. Some stories involve character deaths or transformations that may be emotionally intense for very young children.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, animal harm, and body horror (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Kids will love these timeless stories about mermaids, emperors, ugly ducklings, and tin soldiers learning important lessons.

Tags

Classic LiteratureMorality TalesChildren's LiteratureFolklore