Fairy Tales

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Tales from Old Ireland
The strong oral tradition in Ireland has resulted in the preservation of Irish folk and fairy tales over the centuries, to the benefit of children's literature. Tales from Old Ireland is one of a variety of children's books of Irish folk and fairy tales.

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo, is an odd and engrossing fairy tale. The hero, Despereaux Tilling, is a mouse with large ears. While of the same high literary quality as her previous two children's books, "Because of Winn-Dixie," a Newbery Honor Book, and "The Tiger Rising," a National Book Award finalist, and also geared to the 8-12 year old reader, this novel is distinctly different from her others. It has a lot in common with Grimm's fairy tales.