by Carine Engelbrecht Once upon a time ... those four words are all it takes to unlock the magical world of fairy tales. When you read your child one of these classic books for kids, you are tapping into a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Storytellers had a special place in societies as [...]
Children today spend far more time in structured activities and far less time exploring and engaging in good, old-fashioned make believe. Yet research shows that imaginative play helps children develop a wide range of critical skills, including self-control. Looking for that inspiration to spark your child’s imagination? Then try reading fairy tales. These classic books [...]
They may be the oldest form of children’s literature, but fairy tales are often overlooked by parents today. According to some surveys, at least 25 percent of parents choose not to read fairy tales with their children, opting for less frightening, more contemporary stories. But there are multiple reasons why these classic stories are the [...]
In a year marked by Alice in Wonderland celebrations, an exhibit in Moscow commemorating 150 years of the Lewis Carroll classic stands out. The 500-square meter exhibit allows visitors to fall down the rabbit hole, as Alice first did, and become a part of the story. Visitors pass through the seven-meter mirror [...]
