Learning about folktales, fables, and fairy tales / Rustad, Martha E. H

Presents an introduction to folklore, including an overview of common features in folklore, such as characters, beginnings and endings, and setting, as well as a discussion of different kinds of folklore. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

"If a story has magical creatures or a fairy princess, you're reading folklore. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the magic of fairy tales, fables, and folklore."--Back cover.