The Fairy Tales is a series of four short
books presenting fifty-two wonder tales, one for each week of a year based on
the phases of the moon: new, first quarter, full, and last quarter. There are thirteen
classic fairy tales in each book; stories within a story. Once a week teacher
Mother Merlina tells a tale to Fair One, who is taught important things with a
fanciful story of character and struggle, fate and fortune, wisdom and foolery.
The stories are archetypal in nature, and as such are universal in their import
and message. Some are long, some are very short, but all are full of fanciful
characters, magic, and wondrous events.
Once upon a time, in a great kingdom by the
sea, there lived a young Fair One. In order that she might receive the best
education and become a just and compassionate leader, the young princess sat
with her tutor Mother Merlina once a week. Together they would spend hours by
the window which looked out upon a vast ocean and its rolling waves, and the
wise woman would tell our Fair One the most important stories of all time while
the princess looked at a picture from the box with the silken wrap. In it were
parchments of colorful pictures, one for each story, made long ago by an
unknown artist. They were a treasure. Over the weeks to come many wonderful
pictures would be enjoyed. Each quarter of a year, Mother Merlina would begin a
series of stories to teach the young princess about the moon, as well as some
very important lessons about life; perfect for reading to young children. Classic
fairy tales in book one:
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Beauty & the
Beast, The Blue Bird, Bremen Town Musicians, Cinderella, The Donkey, the Table,
& the Stick, The Elves & the Shoemaker, The Emperor's New Clothes, The
Fair One with the Golden Locks, The Fish & the Ring, The Fisherman &
His Wife, The Frog Prince, The Golden Bird
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Michelle earned her post-graduate degree at the University of Wales,
decoding prehistoric images, mythology, folklore, and fairy tales and tracing
them to their roots. She is an author, columnist, publisher, artist, and
teacher. Her artwork, inspired by her love of symbolism and folklore, has
appeared in galleries from Massachusetts to California. Michelle is co-owner of
White Knight Studio.
You see all of Michelle's other books at her Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Snyder/e/B004ZOHKFA
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