Cook up your own fairy tales resource hub by Discovering Children's Books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t These resources have been produced by the British Library's Learning team. All content is available for educational purposes only, unless otherwise stated. en-us 2024-02-27 10:30:28 UTC 2026-09-03 16:27:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2338426628/f8ee0dae418fead31bb6f01ae259a6e0/BL_logo_padlet.jpg Celebrate your work discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897362949 Download our certificate, designed by Allen Fatimaharan, to celebrate your wonderful tales.

]]> 2024-02-27 10:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897362949 Cook up your own fairy tales discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897364625 What is a fairy tale? Find out all about this traditional genre and write your own story, inspired by tales from the past.

]]> 2024-02-27 10:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897364625 What is a fairy tale? With Michael Rosen discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897365940 Join Michael Rosen to find out just what makes fairy tales special, with brilliant animations by Allen Fatimaharan.

]]> 2024-02-27 10:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897365940 Cinderella told by Mara the Storyteller discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897367146 Join Mara the Storyteller to find out how Cinderella breaks free from her spiteful stepsisters, with help from her magic godmother and some wild dancing at the ball.

]]> 2024-02-27 10:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897367146 Little Red Riding Hood told by Mara the Storyteller discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897368037 Venture into the forest with Mara the Storyteller, for the spine-tingling story of Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf.

]]> 2024-02-27 10:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897368037 Anancy and the Magic Pot discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/2897369519 Do you smell that scrumptious scent? Where could it be coming from? Join storyteller, Sandra Agard, as she tells you this classic West African and Caribbean tale about the trickster Anancy-Spiderman and his discovery of the magic pot.

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]]> 2026-09-03 16:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031443407 The Coming of Spring discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031443563 You can view the film here


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]]> 2026-09-03 16:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031443563 Why Some Trees are Evergreen discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031443852 You can watch the film here


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]]> 2026-09-03 16:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031443852 Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444038 You can watch the film here


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]]> 2026-09-03 16:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444038 A Giant Hatches from a cosmic shell discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444259 This stunning handmade book was made for us by author and illustrator Jane Porter. It tells an ancient Chinese creation myth, in which the giant P'an Ku hatches from a cosmic egg. The top half of his shell becomes the sky, while the bottom half becomes the earth.

]]> 2026-09-03 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444259 How the Birds Bring Fire discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444341 This beautiful pourquoi book was handmade by author and illustrator Viviane Schwarz especially for this project. It tells stories about birds bringing fire, including a Native American tale in which the Raven steals the light from heaven. When he drops some of it, the falling light creates the moon and stars.

]]> 2026-09-03 16:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444341 discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444957 Here wonderful storyteller, Sandra A Agard, tells the story of Anansi and the Magic Pot. The film is animated by Allen Fatimaharan. Film coming soon!

]]> 2026-09-03 16:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031444957 discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031445419 Now enjoy this old Scottish story which tells of some fairies and a very clever baker. The tale is told by brilliant storyteller Emily Hanna Grazebrook and the film is animated by Allen Fatimaharan.

]]> 2026-09-03 16:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031445419 discovering_childrens_books https://padlet.com/discovering_childrens_books/4okk0afjbhpdqo8t/wish/4031445637 Now watch this Filipino story about a trickster boy, Mateo, who fools some crocodiles to get to the mango tree. The tale is inspired by the Philippines’ uniquely sweet bright yellow mangoes, and is told and illustrated in a delightful handmade book by author Candy Gourlay.

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