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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 13-Sept-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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greig23 Wed 25-Sept-19 17:50:45

Hansel and Gretel - Loved the story and the house made of Gingerbread

claywee Wed 25-Sept-19 18:00:27

Hansel and Gretel because it was so scary but there's a happy outcome! I felt so sorry for the children even as a child

Betterlife1 Wed 25-Sept-19 20:38:31

The Billy Goats Gruff, loved the troll under the bridge

dexmum Wed 25-Sept-19 21:22:50

The Little Red Hen was my favourite, I loved the idea of her collecting the corn and making her own bread, but I always made my Mum change the ending so she shared her bread with the cat!

emouse Wed 25-Sept-19 22:35:58

My favourite had to be Cinderella, dressing up in gorgeous ball gowns, the prince falling in love with her and as for that nasty step mother and her daughters - what goes around comes around.

live7 Wed 25-Sept-19 23:25:32

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
When I was about 9 or 10 was in a play where I was the lead dwarf and had to lead on us all on stage skipping and singing: Hi Ho, Hi HO it's off to work we go! Lovely memories!

maggs15 Thu 26-Sept-19 05:55:41

Cinderella. Growing up we had a large open fire and one of my chores was to lay the fire every morning. I always thought I was so like her. And indeed I did meet my prince and lived happily every after!! A real life fairy story

Wildrose24 Thu 26-Sept-19 07:42:29

Cinderella. My mum had a lovely old auntie who used to come for tea every Wednesday.Every week we used to act out Cinderella I would dress up and we would use props.I was always Cinderella and she was the ugly sisters.We would read the ladybird book too beautiful dresses.My mum would serve up tinned fruit salad at teatime.I only liked the cherries and grapes auntie would have the other fruit.Wednesday was my favorite day of the week

catsbig2oo Thu 26-Sept-19 13:33:45

Cinderella ,I always wanted to find my prince ,and i loved the Cinderella story

Angelwings Thu 26-Sept-19 13:35:04

Three Billy Goats Gruff, because it was exciting and involved the unknown.
I never tired of hearing the tale or acting it out in make believe to scare myself.

Hargysc Thu 26-Sept-19 14:04:10

Snow White - loved the dwarves, Mum read it to me before going to sleep, I went into another world in my imagination. Think I always fell asleep before the end. Magic!

ETHELgertie Thu 26-Sept-19 14:34:26

I loved the story of Rumplestilskin when I was growing up. It was the way that he was just so sure that no one would be able to guess his name.

Angela6 Thu 26-Sept-19 14:42:02

Cinderella, every little girls dream was to be a Princess.

GranEd Thu 26-Sept-19 16:21:36

As a child I was always fascinated by the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
I was never concerned about the poor little children being lured away but have to admit to now being terrified of rats ?????? !!!!

LolaHolaSnr Thu 26-Sept-19 17:32:29

Hansel and Gretel cos it's scary!!

jaclovesdogs Thu 26-Sept-19 20:28:54

I likes The three billy goats gruff because I loved the voices my Mum and Dad used to do. Thanks for getting me to remember a great memory.

silversand12 Thu 26-Sept-19 21:21:21

The Elves and the Shoemaker! I loved the idea of the little elves coming out each night to make the shoes.

Hetty58 Thu 26-Sept-19 21:46:50

Jack and the Beanstalk I loved! It had all the drama and the vital fear element that kids need!

sadiewoohoo Thu 26-Sept-19 23:22:55

Loved Snow White and the magical tales of her living happily deep in the forest surrounded by the helpful dwarves and animals

GrannyMary1 Fri 27-Sept-19 00:24:11

Sleeping Beauty was my favourite. I remember reading it at primary school and the picture of the wicked fairy godmother with the spinning wheel in the room at the top of the tower still haunts me!

NannyChristmas Fri 27-Sept-19 00:43:58

Without a doubt...The Princess and the Pea! I used to imagine myself being the princess and finding my happy ever after with my adoring prince! You won't believe this but it actually happened! Okay, he's not a real prince and he works for the local water authority but he treats me well and has been by my side for decades so he's a prince to me ??

accrington Fri 27-Sept-19 08:28:47

Cinderella - it was every young girls dream

Chucky Fri 27-Sept-19 09:51:06

Hansel and Gretel. Not so much for the story, but my parents bought me a beautifully illustrated book, with this tale in. We didn’t have a lot of money and I really loved books, so this was really special to me throughout my childhood. Unfortunately although I did take all my books with me when I got married this one had disappeared and my mother said she didn’t know what had happened to it. I was so upset!

grannyvicky Fri 27-Sept-19 10:26:37

Milly-Molly-Mandy ,i loved to be read these stories from my mum or dad.i cant remember too much now about these but i so enjoyed them

Giggles04 Fri 27-Sept-19 10:53:53

Beauty and the Beast, as Belle sees the good in people. I loved how the castle’s staff had turned into Mrs Potts and Chip, Cogswoth, Lumiere, and Madame Bouche, who would talk and advise Belle. Magical and filled me with wonder!