Books like "The Practical Princess" and Other Liberating Fairy Tales by Jay Williams
This volume gathers six inventive fairy tales that reimagine familiar archetypes. From the skillful princess in "The Practical Princess" to the hapless hero in "Stupid Marco," each story offers a fresh, humorous take that engages children and encourages imagination.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jay Williams
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