Fairy Tales have withstood the test of time, as children love them. Yet, my Mother’s were not mine!
This is the second post from the archives of Jennie Fitzkee, who with a career as a pre-school teacher for over thirty years, has some inspiring posts that reinforce that the ability to read and books are two of the best gifts we can give our children. On her blog she also shares wonderful posts about her family and will be sharing four of those with us in the coming weeks.
My Mother’s Fairy Tales by Jennie Fitzkee
My mother gave me her childhood book of fairy tales when my children were young. This wasn’t a book she had ever shown me, or my brother and sisters. I think it was my teaching and my newfound love of children’s literature that prompted her to give me the book.
I was thrilled and excited. I read many of the fairy tales, especially the ones I knew. I remember calling Mother…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
Always a joy to see you featured, Jennie. I left my comment on Sally’s blog. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you kindly, Pete.
I think i had something similar handed to us by our neighbour. It lovely stories
Thank you.
What scared me as a kid were the German “Struwwelpeter” tales. They made Grimm seem like Disney!
Oh my! I don’t know these fairy tales. I must look them up. Thank you, Elizabeth.
They are horrific. They were my grandfather’s and went through my mom and then to us. They were kind of appealing in their awfulness once we were about 10.
I’m glad you told me!
A great post. The original stories were quite violent but as you say, applicable to the times.
Thank you, Darlene. You said it well!
Thanks again Jennie for letting me share you interesting and entertaining post. x
That is so nice, Sally! You are most welcome.
Great post, Jennie. I must admit that I’m not too keen on some of those fairy stories but from a historical point of view, they are very valuable.
I know what you mean, Norah. Well said.
Thanks, Jennie. 🙂
You’re welcome, Norah. 🙂
That felt like deep thought. Great post!
Thank you, Lisa.