The Johnson, Clifton 1865-1940 creator Popini, Alexander 1878-1962 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Fir-Tree Fairy Book: Favorite Fairy Tales" edited by Clifton Johnson is a collection of adapted fairy tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents folklore from various nations, curated to retain the charm of traditional narratives while eliminating harsh themes and distressing elements. These stories provide a safe and enjoyable read for children and families, featuring well-known tales like "The Pied Piper" and "The Sleeping Beauty." The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the curated selection of favorites, focusing on the idea of entering a magical realm, "Fairy Land," which metaphorically welcomes readers who believe in the wonders of imagination. The content includes an introductory note by the editor, explaining the rationale behind smoothing out the darker aspects of classic fairy tales to better suit modern sensibilities. This introductory section sets the stage for a delightful journey through beloved stories, emphasizing themes of hope, magic, and the importance of ethics for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-05-14 Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1912 Fairy tales PZ United States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1912 12025994 https://archive.org/details/firtreefairybook00john/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68071 https://archive.org/details/firtreefairybook00john/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68071 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134554.0 68071