Aesop’s Fables – The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse
The fable about the town mouse and the country mouse is an excellent way to teach children about why it is a good idea to appreciate what we have and why it is NOT a good idea to want what others have. So often the message sent out by the media is that what we currently have, no matter how good it is, is not good enough. Aesop’s Fables can help us to fight off that contradictory message and help our kids understand what really matters.
Aesop’s Fables – The Wind and the Sun
Aesop’s Fables – The Wind and the Sun is a great fable about why it is better to be nice than to be mean. It seems like all our kids get to see now a days is, vindictive, rude cartoons and stories that teach them to only think of themselves. It is important for kids to remember that “honey catches more flies than vinegar”. They need to learn more about being kind to others.
Aesop’s Fables – The Crow and The Pitcher
Aesop’s Fables can still teach our young ones about life and morals. Read this one about a thirsty crow, who doesn’t give up. This folk tale has been rewritten to be used in storytime. Scroll down to see the coloring page to go with it. Some great books that you can get with more fun folk tales and fables are:
Folk and Fairy Tales – Tom Tit Tot
There are so many folk and fairy tales out there but so few are being retold. Folk and fairy tales are a part of our world heritage and culture and young children need to be introduced to them as much as we need to re-introduced to them. Today’s fairy tale for storytime is Tom Tit Tot. Read more »
Jataka Tales – Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals
This story is from Jataka Tales of ancient India. There are many great stories to tell from the Jataka Tales. They are great ways to teach morals and to entertain. Next time you go to the library, check out a book of Jataka Tales to read with your children. Price Wicked and the Grateful Animals is a good story to remind kids to be kind and good, especially with Christmas just around the corner
Folk and Fairy Tales – The Three Wishes
This fairy tales comes from More English Fairy Tales . The Three Wishes has always been one of my favorites. It can be so much fun to let the kids get creative and come up with their own wish stories.
Fairy Tales – The Fisherman and His Wife
This fairy tale about the fisherman and his wife is a great way to teach about greed and discontentment. It is important for kids to realize that it is ok to strive for excellence but that a line needs to be drawn to keep from losing it all.
Folk and Fairy Tales for Storytime – Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Once upon a time there were three bearswho lived in a little house in the woods. There was a great big papa bear, with a great big voice. A middle sized mama bear, with a middle sized voice, and a little wee baby bear with a wee little voice.


