St. George and the Dragon – The History of The Golden Legend
Like many early saints, the exact history of St. George remains a mystery. The most famous story is ‘St. George and The Dragon’, which is said to originate from the 13th-century legend: ‘The Golden Legend‘, where […]
10 Classic Poems for Children
Explore this collection of classic children’s poems from the likes of William Blake, Mother Goose, Lewis Carroll and more. Perfect for reading and sharing for National Poetry Month. 1. The Tiger – by William Blake […]
The Giant and Three Golden Hairs – A Brothers Grimm Tale
A lucky little baby, a giant with hair of gold, and a crafty ferryman. The Giant and The Three Golden Hairs – A Brothers Grimm Tale – THERE was once a poor woman whose little […]
A Poem in Your Pocket Day – The Cloud by Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Cloud – By Percy Bysshe Shelley – I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers, From the seas and the streams; I bear light shade for the leaves when laid In their noonday dreams. […]
Twelfth Night – A Shakespearean Tale
A shipwreck from a violent storm, a young lady dressed in male attire, and a love affair of complicated affections. Twelfth Night – A Shakespearean Tale – SEBASTIAN and his sister Viola, a young gentleman and […]
The First Rose Beetle – A Fairy Tale
A Fairy Who Lives in a Rose, a Trip to the Flower Show, and a Dewdrop as a Pillow The First Rose Beetle – A Fairy Tale – MORNING DEW was the Queen of all the […]
The Illustrations of Kate Greenaway – Celebrating 175 Years
Born in Oxford, England, on the 17th March in 1846, Katherine Greenaway would go on to become one of the most prolific women illustrators of the 20th century. Through her whimsical children’s illustrations, she would bring […]
King Thrushbeard – A Brothers Grimm Tale
A Picky Princess, a Wandering Musician, and a King Under a Spell King Thrushbeard – A Brothers Grimm Tale – HERE was once a King who had a Daughter. She was more beautiful than words […]
The Naughty Boy – A Story about Cupid
A Stormy Night, a Lost Child, and a Love Arrow to the Heart The Naughty Boy – A Story of Cupid – THERE was once an old poet, he was a good, honest old poet. One […]
The Bear’s Bad Bargain – A Tale from the Punjab
A Tree of Golden Pears, a Gluttonous Bear, and a Delicious Meal The Bear’s Bad Bargain – A Tale from the Punjab – Once upon a time, a very old woodman lived with his very old […]
Some Passages in the Life of a Lion – Extract by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on 19th January 1809. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is generally considered the inventor […]
Three Little Men in The Wood – A Brothers Grimm Tale
A paper cloak, strawberries in the snow, and a toad for every word spoken. Three Little Men in The Wood – A Brothers Grimm Tale – ONCE upon a time there lived a man, whose wife […]
