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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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Nicole1709 Sat 14-Sept-19 18:46:13

I loved the Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. There were so so many exciting adventures!

elizab Sat 14-Sept-19 18:48:39

got to be cinderella, the thought that a poor girl could marry a prince was inspiring!

alkh Sat 14-Sept-19 19:07:18

I loved the Three Little Pigs. I can remember being mesmerised by the pictures in my book and asking my Dad "will our house blow down?" Funnily enough my Dad also remembered this and a few years before his death there was some severe weather including high winds and my Dad said to me - "our house won't blow down, even in this wind" and winked. Lovely memories.

sandydown1 Sat 14-Sept-19 19:12:48

Peter Pan my mother often read us this story and it was the first pantomime I ever went to, magical.

RachDayxx Sat 14-Sept-19 19:52:06

Loved Hansel and Gretel. I remember the pictures of the gingerbread house being so enticing and the imagery of the witch being so scary

maggz19671 Sat 14-Sept-19 20:05:09

The ugly dickling

Its tbe message i tell everyone : we are all so beautiful.... amd unique ; rejoice always

liz1970 Sat 14-Sept-19 20:23:18

Cinderella as she looked beautiful in all of her gowns smile

jessiecat Sat 14-Sept-19 20:31:32

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as I always wanted to have some little friends to play with

Cailin7 Sat 14-Sept-19 20:53:52

beauty and the beast was my favourite and still is. I saw a theatre production of this fairy tale and it was so wonderful

Chloe968 Sat 14-Sept-19 21:06:18

love Hansel and Gretel because its full apprehension on whats going to happen

freefan Sat 14-Sept-19 21:07:52

My favourite was The Elves and The Shoemaker, loved the thought of little elves coming along at night helping someone out and making them happy, a message I still try to remember as everyone has it in them to help.

isis53 Sat 14-Sept-19 21:08:40

Cinderella its so romantic

s861421 Sat 14-Sept-19 21:49:32

I loved them all but Cinderella was always particulalry special I loved the idea of the magic coach

pfcpompeysarah Sat 14-Sept-19 22:31:44

Cinderella was my favourite. I used to have the story on Vinyl with a book-style sleeve containing the Disney illustrations, I absolutely treasured it.. it would probably be worth quite a bit now.

pennwood Sat 14-Sept-19 22:32:28

The Little Mermaid was my favourite because it had a beautiful illustration in my Hans Christian Anderson book that captured my heart and I read it over and over.

Humph Sat 14-Sept-19 22:40:29

Peter Pan - Peter was so exciting and dashing

mummyfeo Sat 14-Sept-19 23:42:18

My favourite was Rapunzel, mostly for the hair!

michael888 Sun 15-Sept-19 01:44:16

The Ugly Duckling was my favourite.

Valbeasixties Sun 15-Sept-19 04:32:43

I loved fairy tales and still do! I especially enjoyed an old copy of Grimm's fairy tales that had belonged to my mother in the 30's and which I treasure today. When I was teaching, I used traditional tales as an enjoyable means of learning how to format a traditional tale. I think my favourite is 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' as I loved the romance behind it and the idea of visiting a secret place to dance all night in beautiful satin dancing shoes. How I longed to be the youngest princess who ended up marrying the handsome prince who managed to solve the mystery of why their dancing shoes were worn out!

spevick Sun 15-Sept-19 08:06:55

Cinderella..she had a fairy godmother who whisked her away in beautiful clothes where she met her prince.He came looking for her and live conquered all!

CassieJ Sun 15-Sept-19 08:55:52

Peter Pan - I just found it magical

jroberts1 Sun 15-Sept-19 09:04:45

Rumplestiltskin because all fairytales should be a little bit frightening

moggie Sun 15-Sept-19 09:19:49

Cinderella. Like other little girls I loved the ball gowns & kind fairy godmother. Perfect ending too.

Bellroyd Sun 15-Sept-19 09:23:40

I enjoyed The Three Billy Goats Gruff, because it was scary but not too scary!

mbody Sun 15-Sept-19 09:27:22

Cinderella - I would like to be her now and get shoes to fit!!!!