January 12: Charles Perrault

On this date in 1628, the French writer known for laying the foundation of the “fairy tale” genre was born.

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Blue Beard

Blue Beard is a frightening fairy tale about a cruel man who won over his wives with his riches and murdered them if they disobeyed his orders. Available from the Lit2Go website. Duration: 11 minutes. Reading level: 6.8. Word count: 2,415. Also available as a PDF.

Charles Perrault Portrait

Portrait of Charles Perrault (1628–1703) from the ClipArt ETC website.

Jack and the Bean-Stalk

Jack and the Bean-Stalk is an adventurous fairy tale about a boy Jack and his encounter with giants. Available from the ClipPix ETC website. Duration: 31 minutes. Reading level: 7.8. Word count: 5,128. Also available as a PDF.

Life Cycle of the Bean

Life cycle of the bean from the ClipArt ETC website.

Bean Plant

Bean seeds, flowers, and leaves from the ClipArt ETC website.

Jack and the Bean-Stalk

Jack and the Bean-Stalk illustration from the ClipArt ETC website.