Reading fairytales to our children allows them to use their imagination and escape into a different world. Children get learn different lessons when they are read fairytales. Fairytales are those great stories from childhood that feature magical creatures and themes of good vs evil. They originate from folklore. They are often passed down through the generations. They include such elements as fairies, witches, giants and animals that talk. They teach things such as good morals and good is rewarded over evil.
Fables convey moral lessons as well as fairytales. In fables you will find animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects or forces occurring in nature. A good example of a fable would be the tortoise and the hare. Fairytales are longer than fables and include magic and fantastical creatures, and sometimes royalty. A fable is supposed to instruct us on practical life lessons or moral truths. Fables feathers animals, plants or forces of nature. Fairytales feature humans, princes, princesses, fairies, giants and witches. Fairytales usually include magic, spells and elements that are supernatural. Fables on the other hand lack magic relying on the behavior of characters to teach lessons.
Fables usually conclude with a clear moral and fairytales typically end with a happily ever after in the story. These types of stories are originated from oral traditions and are often used to teach children values. Why not go to the library or your local bookstore to find one of these stories to share with your children this weekend?
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