Why Children Need Fairy Tales by Jakob Streit

Hardback 130 pages, full color. Childrens play is directed towards the outer world while listening to stories nourishes the child's inner life. Simple stories that form true pictures awakens the soul gift of imagination and gently lead children inward, into the life of feeling. The alue o short, simple stories and fairy tales cannot be overemphasized, especially for children today. Between the ages of 4-8, these living images help shape the developing emotional and mental life from within. This 2 part collection begins with a thoughtful essay for parents and teachers that explores the importance of fairy tales and their pace in early Waldorf education. The second part presents the Alpine Flower fairy tales, a series of nature centered stories first told to children in a Swiss mountain village and later written down for readers young and old. These luminous tales reveal nature at workd through the presence of helpful, spirited fairies, offering children a gentle imaginative way to experience the living world around them.