I Still Believe in 398.2

I have my blogs for the rest of the year planned out, but I did not really have anything that I was excited to write about this week. So, I thought about it and decided to just share about my love of fairy tales. I love reading different versions of the classics, fractured tales,and books for older kids/adults that are inspired by fairy tales.

I think my love of fairy tales began early through Disney movies. I was a sold on fairy tale life when I saw Belle's library and Ariel's hair. I think deep down we all long for that Prince Charming and the happily ever after. 

I love the flamingo choir in this scene too!

As I got older, I learned that the original fairy tales by the Brother Grimm and Charles Perrault were actually very dark. I took a storytelling class in college where I learned about Bluebeard who is definitely no Prince Charming.

Here are some of my current favorites:

This series was so good! It tells the story of two friends who go to school to learn how to be good and how to be evil so that they can make their own storybook. We had the first book in our library, but I felt the second one was above 5th grade level so I did not order it for the library but I did buy it for myself. I am so glad that the author has decided to continue the story of the initial trilogy ended.

This is a classic, but I love the illustrations. The kids always enjoy watching an animated story by this author and I love how he makes minor changes to the original that are so funny.

I found this book on the Reading with Rodney bus a few months ago. I took it with me to jury duty and read it in about an hour. I cannot wait to delve into more of the series about a young girl trying to survive in a fairy tale world.. I have ordered a few for the library since there is nothing inappropriate it in thus far.

I am current on this series that hopefully will continue. It is about a descent of the Grimm family and her curse to live out different fairy tales or fables. It is a fun read for adults even though it is aimed at high school students. 

I know that I have read many more books and series about fairy tales. I am a sucker for them. If you have any you would recommend, send them my way!