The Fairy Tales we deserve

 The Disney Stories that enchant us today are drawn from ancient, worldwide folk tradition.
Some folklorists believe that "Cinderella" in its most basic form--neglected youngest child is tested, found worthy, rewarded with mate--dates back to the Old Stone Age.

Cinderella

Folk versions of "Cinderella" were related in hundreds of societies. In these stories, the "test" for the unfortunate child is different. Our familiar Cinderella is beautiful and has tiny feet. By contrast, the Japanese Cinderella gets her Prince by writing a prize-winning poem.

Other fairytales include:

- Little Red Riding Hood

- Three Little Pigs

- Beauty and the Beast