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Tag: fairy tales

December 14, 2025 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales

I mean, who doesn't love a good myth or legend?

May 29, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Tales From Beyond the Rainbow, collected by Pete Jordi Wood, ill. Various

Are you prepping for Gay Pride Month? Then you better HOPE you have this book on your shelves already. I review a rediscovered plethora of ten queer folk and fairytales, repurposed for 21st century kids today.

December 14, 2024 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales

Today's list combines the best parts of traditional storytelling and modern mores. Come and enjoy the old and the new together.

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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Our 300th Episode with Special Guest Star Jon Scieszka

January 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird

"Find your favorite parts. They're the ones that make you scream." We celebrate our 300th episode with special guest star Jon Scieszka. What better way to celebrate?

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales

December 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird

A show of hands. How many of you consider this your favorite list? If so, I've good news for you. 2023 was a PARTICULARLY strong year in this category. Enjoy!

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales

December 14, 2022 by Betsy Bird

I've been pleased with the slow uptick in these titles over the last few years. So with that in mind, here are the stories and legends that did a particularly good job in 2022.

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Fairy Folk, and Religious Tales

December 14, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Fairytales and folktales are like mushrooms. You have a general sense when they'll crop up but you never know quite where. Today, they're cropping up here.

Review of the Day: The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld

July 20, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Smart fairytailing that’s tonally on point? More of this, please.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2020 Fairy, Folk, and Religious Tales

December 14, 2020 by Betsy Bird

This year I was impressed by the sheer variety of the stories on display. Hope you like your tales done in all kinds of styles from all kinds of places! This year was a good one for this category.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2019 Fairytales, Folktales, and Religious Tales

December 14, 2019 by Betsy Bird

One of my favorite lists! Original and traditional tales for everyone to enjoy.

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