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Tomie dePaola's Folk Tale Storybooks
By: P. Ryan Anthony
Tomie dePaola has written or illustrated over 200 books, and his adaptations of world folklore are among the most fascinating. more...
Jack and the Beanstalk in Movies & TV
By: John K. Davis
Many folk and fairy tales have been adapted for other media including movies and TV. Jack and the Beanstalk, and the similar Jack the Giant Killer are no exceptions. more...
Modern Versions of Jack and the Beanstalk Story
By: John K. Davis
Like many fairy and folk tales, Jack and the Beanstalk has seen many literary adaptations. Here are some novels arranged by children, young adult, and adult categories. more...
Origins of the Jack and the Beanstalk Story
By: John K. Davis
Jack and the Beanstalk has its origins in the mists of antiquity. Separate stories of a passageway to the sky and giants merged to form this story of a quick-witted lad. more...
Little Red Riding Hood in the Movies
By: John K. Davis
Many fairy tale stories have been adapted for other media, particularly film. Little Red Riding Hood is no exception having had several movie adaptations. more...
Modern Versions of Little Red Riding Hood
By: John K. Davis
This tale of a young girl and a hungry wolf, like other classic fairy tales, has been the basis for contemporary interpretations. Many are not meant for young children. more...
Tiddalik the Frog Retellings Book Reviews
By: Renee Carver
A review comparing different picture book versions of the Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime traditional folk tale retelling the story of Tiddalik the thirsty frog. more...
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