The movie theater was dark, a sense of excitement filled the air and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was on the large screen. The year was 1954 and I was five years old. My father sat next to me in ...

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Movies like "The Lion King," "Bambi," "Finding Nemo," and "Tarzan" all have moments that show the sudden death of certain characters. Everett Collection (4) It’s not easy being the mom or dad of a ...

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The Royal Heart, a children’s book by Greg McGoon, has many markers of a classic fairy tale: A royal court, a far off setting, a coming of age narrative, and a magical transformation, to name a few.

Who doesn’t love a fairy tale movie? Full of magic, enchantments, and mythical beings like wizards, goblins, elves, and fairies, these folk tales are loved by all. Although these fictional narratives ...

Actor and children’s author Greg McGoon had hit the second book slump. His first book, Out of the Box, chronicled a boy who uses his imagination to make friends. But now he found himself straining for ...

Once there was a hardworking girl with a wicked stepmother and a heart of gold. She got a makeover from a fairy godmother, scored a dance with a prince and snagged a happily ever after in a pretty ...

Looking for a fun way to capture the spirit of the Holidays for the kids complete with a local twist? From the book’s official website:“Every year, Santa receives letters and ‘wish lists’ from boys ...