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LoC No.: 12025994

Title: The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales

Original Publication: United States: Little, Brown, and Company,1912.

Credits: Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales" edited by Clifton Johnson is a collection of adapted fairy tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents folklore from various nations, curated to retain the charm of traditional narratives while eliminating harsh themes and distressing elements. These stories provide a safe and enjoyable read for children and families, featuring well-known tales like "The Pied Piper" and "The Sleeping Beauty." The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the curated selection of favorites, focusing on the idea of entering a magical realm, "Fairy Land," which metaphorically welcomes readers who believe in the wonders of imagination. The content includes an introductory note by the editor, explaining the rationale behind smoothing out the darker aspects of classic fairy tales to better suit modern sensibilities. This introductory section sets the stage for a delightful journey through beloved stories, emphasizing themes of hope, magic, and the importance of ethics for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Illustrator: Popini, Alexander, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 68071

Published: May 14, 2022

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2025-08-23T17:52:14Z The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 12025994

Title: The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales

Original Publication: United States: Little, Brown, and Company,1912.

Credits: Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales" edited by Clifton Johnson is a collection of adapted fairy tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents folklore from various nations, curated to retain the charm of traditional narratives while eliminating harsh themes and distressing elements. These stories provide a safe and enjoyable read for children and families, featuring well-known tales like "The Pied Piper" and "The Sleeping Beauty." The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the curated selection of favorites, focusing on the idea of entering a magical realm, "Fairy Land," which metaphorically welcomes readers who believe in the wonders of imagination. The content includes an introductory note by the editor, explaining the rationale behind smoothing out the darker aspects of classic fairy tales to better suit modern sensibilities. This introductory section sets the stage for a delightful journey through beloved stories, emphasizing themes of hope, magic, and the importance of ethics for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Illustrator: Popini, Alexander, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 68071

Published: May 14, 2022

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68071:3 2022-05-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Popini, Alexander Johnson, Clifton en urn:lccn:12025994 1