Tales of Wonder V. 1 and 2

For centuries fairy tales have enlivened the imaginations of readers of all ages. More than just cautionary folklore with magical characters and strange scenarios, the greatest fairy tales exemplify the best that children’s literature has to offer, masterfully revealing deep truths that have the power to cultivate the moral imagination of readers, thus making them an essential part of any quality reading life. Tales of Wonder Volume I and Volume II each provide eight of the most popular fairy tales ever told, as recorded by the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Anderson. No matter how old your students are (or if you are the student), this book offers a context for contemplative reading and deep thinking about the most lively, enjoyable, and transformative stories ever told.