Fable is a genre in literature which pertains to the brief and fictional tales that showcases legendary beings, animals, plants, lifeless objects and natural forces. This kind of story can be written in a form of prose or verse and is usually carrying a moral. Fables are always present in every literature of each countries in the world. Thus, making it one of the most patronized type of folk literature.
Aesop is one of the most renowned fabulist from the 550 BCE until today. His works that were collected are amongst the widely-read tales until this era, which is called Aesop’s Fables. As literature progresses, various tales that features animals, inanimate objects, and other beings have been popping out; therefore, a lot of fabulist also worked their way to the top. Examples of these prominent writers from different periods of literature are Jean de La Fontaine and his fable collection called Fables Choisies, Mises En Vers, Hans Christian Andersen and his famous tale The Ugly Duckling, Janet Councilman with her book called Sammie the Shark and the Return of the Lost Gift, and Ray Sobrino Jr. with Charlie the Click Bug.
These stories are convenient to be told to children for the characters, plot, and theme are all reader-friendly and do not require too much time to read. The lessons that are being hidden in the texts can bring a lot of advantage in nurturing a child. So, if you want your child to learn and be entertained during this trying times, you might want to look for fables in your library or online! Also, here are the advantages that you will acquire when you read this kind of tale to your children:
They shape up their minds
The lessons that fables showcase help build up the minds of children. Given their young age, these kinds of tales will absolutely attract their attention and implant morals that they will constantly value over time. Fables will also help you teach these kids from right or wrong, as well as the hazards that may come to their lives when they grow up. For example, you want kids to understand the importance of being nice to everybody regardless of their differences, you read them a book that promotes this trait — like Ralphie the Roach, a book by Ray Sobrino Jr. The said value, and other lessons that you taught them, will be implanted to their hearts and minds as they continue their journey through life.
They teach them lesson to be applied in real life
Generosity, respect, love, patriotism, kindness, loyalty, faith, and patience — these are some of the morals that are being conveyed in fables. These lessons are simple to comprehend but can be difficult to apply in reality. It is because everyone has different principles that they live by. However, in the cases of children, they are still innocent and vulnerable. That is why reading them tales of animals, forces of nature, or inanimate objects that promotes goodness will help them see the value of every lessons taught to them. They will start to see the beauty of this world if these morals are being executed instead of the other side of life, which is full of terror and chaos. Hence, making them live their life wiser and happier.
They help in building their attitudes
Attitude is not hereditary, which means that your child will not inherit your attitude for it cannot be genetically transferred. The most convenient way of helping your kid conquer the life ahead of him or her is to provide them with guidance. That said, you can help them by getting them close to literature. As early as now, start reading them stories with morals so that they can develop a likeable attitude. Supplying their minds with fables can be a good option for these stories promote values like love, kindness, and empathy. These tales will slowly mold your child’s attitude towards facing life and the lemons that it gives. Your child will also develop a good trait on how to deal with other people and the animals surrounding him or her.
They nurture their imaginations
Every type of literature fuels one’s imagination; thus, fable is definitely a good genre to spark up the imaginations of children. The amazing worlds, touching stories, and wonderful characters are some of the reasons why kids crave to read for more of these tales. Also, the embedded illustrations absolutely a good means of keeping kids hooked in these tales that promotes life lessons. Upon opening the book and reading the story to your child, they will begin to imagine the beautiful world where the story is set and even make themselves a character in the tale. They will begin to feel that they are the ones running with a hare, talking to a monkey, hiding in a flock of sheep, and mingling with a bunch of swans. Their imagination will fill their days with so much happiness and love that they would crave for more stories for you to tell them.
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