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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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Maren Tue 08-Oct-19 20:45:12

I Loved Little Red Riding hood because it was a little bit scary and I loved anything scary as a child

vickielouise Tue 08-Oct-19 20:47:28

sleeping beauty was my favourite.i never tired of it ,the ending was very satisfactory

suziebird Tue 08-Oct-19 20:55:15

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, loved all the different characters!

Gwenisgreat1 Tue 08-Oct-19 21:37:52

Rapunzel, I loved the idea of her growing her hair so long, the prince could climb up it!

IamaWallis2 Tue 08-Oct-19 22:14:53

Jack & The Beanstalk

Being a tomboy as a child, Jack's adventures were so exciting, I felt for poor Jack who was very poor, who disobeyed his mother, was sent to bed with no dinner, fought his fear to climb so high, was so brave to fight the giant, ending up the hero by giving his mother the golden egg and living happily ever after. Great fairy tale for children.

Ammari515253 Tue 08-Oct-19 22:15:57

Cinderella was my favourite. It was a classic story with a lovely ending, I never tired of it and I still love it now!

nerakkram Tue 08-Oct-19 22:41:02

Beauty and the beast, just magical.

CazzJazz Tue 08-Oct-19 22:48:18

O so many I read and cherished as a child. My favourite has to be The Ugly Duckling, so sad but then so beautiful. It is only as an adult you truly appreciate the moral in the tale. Inner beauty is far more important than superficial beauty. Never judge people on their appearance. Learn to love yourself. smile

cidney1 Tue 08-Oct-19 23:23:52

It has to be Beauty and the Beast. I felt to unhappy about the treatment of the Beast but cried buckets when Beauty fell in love with him and released him from the spell.

pattiesplum Wed 09-Oct-19 01:22:34

I loved Cinderella because she overcame the terrible treatment of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. It has such a happy ending. We all love happy ending don't we?

Marylou70 Wed 09-Oct-19 09:15:58

The Elves and the Shoemaker. Always loved how the elves made fancier and better shoes each night.

kath4 Wed 09-Oct-19 09:32:17

The Magic Wishing Chair. So many adventures and magical scrapes

mcgintys Wed 09-Oct-19 09:39:01

The princess and the pea. I even remember putting a pea under my mattress to see if I was a princess. Very disappointed to find out I wasn't.

buzylizzy Wed 09-Oct-19 11:15:39

The little Tin Soldier because he loved the little paper ballerina so much x

dawnylou Wed 09-Oct-19 11:23:33

Beauty and the beast.

I always felt I understood Belle. I'm just like her...a kind loner, nose always in a book, always seeing the best in everyone...

kazz123 Wed 09-Oct-19 14:26:44

Cinderella ,it was the first panto I saw aged 3 ! I still cry when I see the ponies pulling Cinderellas coach !

jacko64 Wed 09-Oct-19 15:08:31

I loved Hansel and Gretel ...because it was such a lovely story to be told ????

Princess747 Wed 09-Oct-19 15:13:07

I loved Jack and the Beanstalk - such a fab story with a superb ending.

worriedmum Wed 09-Oct-19 15:20:55

Rapunzel. I had lng hair as a little girl and could sit on my plaits. I loved the idea that they could save me!!

sharon103 Wed 09-Oct-19 15:25:55

Goldilocks and the three bears. I remember having the book at home when I was little and loved reading it. I think I felt sorry for baby bear having had all of his porridge eaten and his chair broken into pieces. sad

jpma19 Wed 09-Oct-19 15:40:05

Cinderella - after an unhappy life she met her soul mate and lived happily ever after.

hellywellyt Wed 09-Oct-19 16:24:06

The Emperor's new clothes as I was amazed that they got away with being rude

Daisymae Wed 09-Oct-19 16:31:19

The Magic Porridge Pot! Think I liked the idea of a never ending supply.

ali991 Wed 09-Oct-19 17:40:58

Goldilocks and the three bears, the bears were fab

TheHag Wed 09-Oct-19 17:55:45

We had the Andrew Lang fairy books and I was simultaneously horrified and fascinated by The Princess in the Chest which was truly terrifying. My big Sister and I hid the book with that one in!