Author Archives: ahristidis

Fairy tales are important because they serve as tiny windows into many aspects of life that are hard to see.  Stories such as The Beauty and the Beast and Donkey Skin bring heavy topics like arranged marriage and poverty/wealth into the spotlight … Continue reading →

Born on August 15th, 1845, Walter Crane is known as one of the most influential and popular children’s book creators during his generation.  His works helped develop the ‘child-in-the-garden’ motifs present in many nursery rhymes and stories, and he also … Continue reading →

     Once upon a time, there was an old wizard who lived on the outskirts of a distant kingdom. For years, he secretly practiced all kinds of magic without the rest of the kingdom knowing. He would cast spells, create potions, … Continue reading →