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Dan Richards
Dan Richards
Type
Type
Castle Stories Fairytale
Picture Book
Awards
Awards
N/A
Why It Appeals To Children
Why It Appeals To Children
It is funny, there is a fun twist, and it has animals.
Brief Summary
Brief Summary
This is the story of a king and queen who desperately wanted a child and got what they wished for and more from their fairy godmother! This is what happens when you are not precise in your wishes and tell the grantor of your wishes that "any kid will do." It does have a happy ending!
Reaction
Reaction
I found this book by chance and have never heard of it before, but I am definitely putting this one in my classroom! I love the king and queen's attitude to their shortcomings, and how they turned it into a positive. I also love that they don't just take the goat, but allow the goat's parents to come visit. This book can be used to teach acceptance, even if it's not the outcome you wished for.
Characteristics of Traditional Literature
Characteristics of Traditional Literature
Starts quickly
Has stereotypical king, queen, and fairy godmother
Has humor and a funny twist
Magic (fairy godmother brings them what they wished for)
Happy ending
Appeals to children
Concepts/Values:
Concepts/Values:
Acceptance of what life throws at you, even if it's not the outcome you wished for
Family units come in all shapes and sizes
Don't judge based on appearances alone
Learn to embrace chaos, especially in preparation for a child
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