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Sharing folktales with young children offers an array of opportunities. These stories have universal appeal, abate fears, support divergent thinking, and connect generations. Eleven newest renditions of classic tales are reviewed and recommended.
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Rupiper, M., Zeece, P.D. Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum: Folktales are for Everyone!. Early Childhood Educ J 32, 377–382 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-005-0006-6
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