Folk Tales Every Child Should Know offers a delightful collection of classic stories from around the world, providing a rich tapestry of cultural traditions and universal themes. From the familiar tale of Cinderella to lesser-known gems like "The Golden Goose," these stories are sure to captivate readers young and old.

Mabie's retellings are engaging and accessible, making them perfect for bedtime reading or classroom exploration. The tales are filled with magic, adventure, and lessons that resonate across generations. The author's introductions to each story provide valuable context and insight, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation.

Overall, Folk Tales Every Child Should Know is a wonderful addition to any library, offering timeless wisdom and entertainment for all who seek to explore the power of storytelling. It is a book that will be cherished and enjoyed for years to come.

Book Description:
We have always loved stories. people have always entertained each other by telling tales around the campfire; traveling storytellers were huge crowd-pullers. Many of these stories were passed down through the generations, largely unchanged. "The stories made by the people, and told before evening fires, or in public places and at the gates of inns in the Orient, belong to the ages when books were few and knowledge limited, or to people whose fancy was not hampered by familiarity with or care for facts; they are the creations, as they were the amusement, of men and women who were children in knowledge, but were thinking deeply and often wisely of what life meant to them, and were eager to know and hear more about themselves, their fellows, and the world. In the earlier folk-stories one finds a childlike simplicity and readiness to believe in the marvellous; and these qualities are found also in the French peasant's version of the career of Napoleon. " (from the Introduction).