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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 13-Sep-19 14:27:20

To celebrate the release of Red Riding Hood, reimagined by master storyteller Beatrix Potter and visionary illustrator Helen Oxenbury, we’re giving one lucky gransnetter the chance to win a copy of the new book, plus a £100 afternoon tea voucher to enjoy.

More details on the prize can be found HERE and T&Cs HERE. We will pick a winner after 11am on 11th October.

To enter simply tell us... what was your favourite fairy tale growing up and why?

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fionajk42 Thu 10-Oct-19 21:30:58

I loved the Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. I liked the message that he could grow into a beautiful swan.

Yellowroses Thu 10-Oct-19 21:25:37

The Ugly Duckling - I just think it is a sweet little story and has a lovely moral.

kathrynnn Thu 10-Oct-19 21:14:25

Cinderella - surely every little girl's dream. A rags to riches story where Cinders meets and marries a prince - and gets to wear beautiful ballgowns

Siameselouise Thu 10-Oct-19 21:07:30

The Princess and the pea. I was quite a fussy child, so it reminded it of me when I was little!

ustupidwoman60 Thu 10-Oct-19 20:53:10

cinderella- I just loved the whole story, especially the bit about the fairy godmother and how she managed to get away from the horrible ugly stepsisters and marry the handsome prince -

cathyov Thu 10-Oct-19 20:51:09

I loved the Ugly Duckling as I always felt like I was 'that duckling' but I would turn into a magnificent swan one day....ok maybe I am still waiting but the fairy tale always kept the magic and hope burning and I made sure I shared it with my children too and am continuing the trend with my grandchildren as well - always believe smile

Emmamaryd Thu 10-Oct-19 20:50:27

The ugly duckling. Reassuring for kids who feel like the odd one out.

cathryn1 Thu 10-Oct-19 20:47:14

Cinderella for me, there is always good that shines through

essexgirlSE Thu 10-Oct-19 20:45:05

I liked the Ugly Duckling. I wasn't a dainty child and I loved the idea that you can grow up and be different.

Mariobug25 Thu 10-Oct-19 20:40:26

Cinderella - because it showed that there can be a silver lining to a bad situation x

ykellock Thu 10-Oct-19 20:24:47

I liked Snow White and 7 Dwarfs. We did play at school and I was Grumpy!

Lkilby Thu 10-Oct-19 20:22:28

Hanzel and Gretel because of the house made of sweets.

janash1959 Thu 10-Oct-19 19:18:31

I loved Snow white and the seven dwarves, because I loved the fact the I could always remember the names of the dwarves.

kirkigirl Thu 10-Oct-19 19:08:40

The Little Match Girl - I just loved the illustrations of her in my book of fairy tales.

kwal Thu 10-Oct-19 19:00:25

I loved little Red Riding Hood. Not sure whether it was to do with visiting my Granny because she lived in the woods - or at least, had a lot of trees and at that age I probably thought it was 'the woods'.

chirag12 Thu 10-Oct-19 18:56:42

Snow White - being small in stature could always have empathy with the dwarfs

clareyfairy2506 Thu 10-Oct-19 18:55:47

My favourite fairy tale growing up was The Water-Babies. I loved the thought of going under the sea and making all these friends. Like all good fairy tales it has good morals!

ptak5566 Thu 10-Oct-19 18:42:44

I used to love The Three Little Pigs ... and I'll huff and I'll puff!!!

boxfords Thu 10-Oct-19 18:19:06

Three Billy Goats Gruff, loved the troll!!

lawyles Thu 10-Oct-19 18:12:44

Hansel and Gretel , the children beat evil adults

cillastubbs Thu 10-Oct-19 18:12:10

Cinderella was my favourite. She came from rags and found her prince. The original romcom!

mec Thu 10-Oct-19 17:52:22

I liked Chicken Licken because it included so many animals with nonsense names. Loved it!

sue55 Thu 10-Oct-19 17:26:31

I loved The Ugly Duckling especially after watching Danny Kaye as Hans Christian Anderson

helcrai Thu 10-Oct-19 17:04:15

I always wanted to be Rapunzel and tried for years to grow my long blond hair.

Anii Thu 10-Oct-19 16:58:24

I loved the Red Riding Hood tale from my childhood as I remember having a red cape and loved reading my ladybird hardbacked story book to recreate it with my friends