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Folk, Fairy Tales, & Fables Resource Guide: Learn About Fairy Tales!

This guide serves as a resource for elementary students and teachers who are working with folk, fairy tales, and fables.

Want to Learn More about Fairy Tales?

This page will help you answer questions such as:

Where do fairy tales come from?

Who wrote them?

How can I write one?

What Is a Fairy Tale, Anyway?

Click Through and See If You Can Guess What Fairy Tale the Illustrations Are From!

Who Wrote Fairy Tales?

For the most part, fairy tales have existed since humans could talk and share stories. They were mostly told orally, or by talking, and did not start to become recorded until some time later. The Grimm Brothers, in fact, are most famous for collecting and writing the stories of the German people. Use the biographical resources below to learn about the Grimm Brothers and other fairy tale authors -- the people who helped to create the classic fairy tales we know today!

Want to Find Your Own Sources about Fairy Tales?

Explore this Guide of Myths & Legends!

Write Your Own Fairy Tale!

Inspired by fairy tales? Write your own! Watch this video as a guide!

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