The Ogre. Excerpted from “Fairy Tale Drops” by Rita Gatti

Ten modern fairy tales suitable for children of our time. Social issues told in the key of a fairy tale where there is always a way out, a moral to be learned. Little girls fascinated by the world of fashion and princesses on mopeds, little boys bullied or attracted by deceptive illusions, crowned princesses in search of worldliness. Strongly topical and modern themes, original and interesting plots set in today’s world, a world that increasingly threatens the healthy psycho-physical development of our children.

Stories that teach how to grow strong and courageous but also transmit values: honesty, sincerity, courage, altruism, and solidarity. Characters that teach us that pride, deception, cowardice, and wickedness are wrong behaviors and consequently to be able to distinguish good actions from bad ones. But above all, to believe in oneself and one’s abilities.