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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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allibaby Thu 10-Oct-19 08:15:31

I loved the ugly duckling because I loved how happy he was in the end after having a horrible time being picked on.

pixxie Thu 10-Oct-19 08:02:56

Cinderella - loved the magic of turning into a pumpkin and then meeting a prince - such a happy ending!

karen203 Thu 10-Oct-19 07:56:43

Cinderella was my favourite. Loved that she got to the ball with magic.

Daisarellablogs Thu 10-Oct-19 07:12:23

Hansel and Gretal with the oven for me

elizabethmae Thu 10-Oct-19 06:03:24

Jack and the Beanstalk. The sense of adventure was amazing

Cats1965 Wed 09-Oct-19 23:50:22

Sleeping Beauty was my favourite fairy story, reason why was handsome Prince swept in and saved the day with a kiss. Always a good start to your day!

1969angep Wed 09-Oct-19 22:33:44

I loved Goldilocks - poor baby bear. It was good to see them catch her asleep and give her a bit of a scare!

strawberry115 Wed 09-Oct-19 21:47:10

Beauty and the Beast was my favourite although the picture of the Beast used to be a bit scary.

sylwright Wed 09-Oct-19 21:11:41

I loved the story of Peter Pan and love the films too.

SusannaCallaghan Wed 09-Oct-19 21:01:11

Cinderella - rags to riches, a handsome prince and living happily ever after, sounded wonderful to me!

helenog Wed 09-Oct-19 20:42:24

Peter Pan was my favourite, and it took me years to realise it was all just a dream...... or was it?

hughese Wed 09-Oct-19 19:57:44

Cinderella

jaizko Wed 09-Oct-19 19:41:51

Chicken Licken because "the sky is falling" fear stuck in my head

Angel17 Wed 09-Oct-19 19:35:10

Cinderella - because, when I was small, I was taken to see a Christmas pantomime production which starred Yana as Cinderella and Tommy Steele as Buttons. Yana was exactly my idea of how Cinderella should look and sound, and at the end I could not understand why she preferred Prince Charming to Buttons, who was much more fun.

Denny29uk Wed 09-Oct-19 19:13:20

Hansel and Gretel. Scary but exciting

suzy1 Wed 09-Oct-19 18:27:01

The Ugly Duckling because she eventually grew into a beautiful swan that everyone loved. Something that I hoped would happen to me...!!!

aadkins Wed 09-Oct-19 18:18:44

Emporers New Clothes because I thought it was hilarious that he was naked & didn't understand why noone was prepared to tell him

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!

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

Goldilocks and the three bears, the bears were fab

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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