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A cautionary tale or moral tale is a tale told in folklore to warn its listener of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous.
- “The Story of Little Suck-A-Thumb” Der Struwwelpeter, penned by German psychiatrist Heinrich Hoffmann and released in Germany in 1845, is full of tales of children misbehaving—and the awful, bizarre fates they suffered for doing so.
- “The Cry Baby” This story is another Hoffmann specialty, from the book Slovenly Betsy, which was published in 1911 specifically for American audiences.
- “The Tom-Boy Who Was Changed Into a Real Boy” For parents of a certain era, there were few things more horrifying than a little girl who didn't act like a little girl.
- “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge” (“Little Red Riding Hood”) In later versions of French writer Charles Perrault’s “Little Red Riding Hood”—published in 1697 as part of his book, Tales and Stories of the Past with Morals.
A cautionary tale is a genre of story that is told to warn the audience of a specific danger. Cautionary tales are written to teach a lesson or a general moral issue, normally to young children.
“Pierre: A Cautionary Tale” is about a young boy named Pierre who never cared about hurting other people’s feelings until a lion comes for a visit. This book will definitely be a cult favorite among children who are fans of Maurice Sendak’s works.
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A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the ...
From the poems of Hilaire Belloc to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, cautionary tales have been told to children for centuries. Keep on reading to find out what makes a cautionary tale and why we tell them.
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Introduce the story "Knuffle Bunny; A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems and tell students that the purpose of either watching or reading the story is to identify the characters, the setting, and parts of the plot in order. Play the video or read the story.
