The best folk and fairy tales for children

Fairy tales are unlike any other kind of story. Magical, enchanting, dark, ridiculous – anything is possible. And they’re not just entertaining; they offer invaluable life lessons, provide glimpses into other cultures and reflect different times throughout history.

Despite many now being more well known for their big-screen adaptations (Disney, we’re looking at you) nothing beats reading the original fairy tale. So, we’ve rounded up the best of the best.

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