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The Yellow Fairy Book

Andrew Lang, Leonora Blanche Lang (1894)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages290 (Short <300)
SettingSecondary World

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ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

First published in 1894, this extensive fairy tale anthology was edited by Andrew Lang, a pioneering author and critic. By bringing together folk tales from all over the world and having them translated into English, many for the first time, he was able to create rich and varied collections of stories, opening readers' eyes to a whole world of magical possibility overseas.

Is The Yellow Fairy Book appropriate for my child?

Suitable for readers of all ages.

What to know going in

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

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Children'sFaeHistoricalHorrorWitchesYA