Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
Hamilton Wright Mabie · 2016
70/100
👍 Worth It
Hamilton Wright Mabie assembled a genuinely broad and thoughtfully introduced anthology — Grimm, Andersen, Arabian Nights, and British folklore all in one place — and his 1905 introduction on why fairy tales matter is still a worthwhile read for parents thinking about why these stories endure. The modern print-on-demand editions are inconsistent in quality, and no contemporary illustrations sweeten the deal. As a free Project Gutenberg download the value is unambiguous; as a paid reprint, flip through before buying.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety85
Substance / usefulness72
Craft & writing68
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers72
Age-fit78
👁 Human-eye gut-check68
Penny’s verdict70
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