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The Violet Fairy Book (Large Print)

Andrew Lang (1901)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages266 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age5+
Goodreads4.11/5 (1551)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

For this collection, Andrew Lang gathered African, Scandinavian, Egyptian and even Babylonian stoires. While they may not be familiar to you, they are an excellent insight into various cultures, to show that despite our skin color, we all share similar belief systems and family values.

Is The Violet Fairy Book (Large Print) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A classic collection of fairy tales from diverse cultures around the world, featuring gentle morals and traditional storytelling. Some stories may contain mild peril typical of fairy tales (witches, magical dangers) but nothing graphic or frightening for the age group.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy discovering magical stories from Africa, Scandinavia, Egypt, and Babylon with heroes, princesses, and clever characters solving problems.

Tags

Folklore CollectionMulticulturalClassic LiteratureEducational