About the Book:

These twelve original plays recreate the enchantment of the Grades K-3 story hour, with humorous and adventurous dramatizations of classic fairy tales from around the world – knights and damsels in distress, ogres, genies, talking animals and more. Each play has an introduction with information about its source culture, story genre and historical context, as well as helpful notes for staging, costuming and music. Plays From Fairy Tales by L. E. McCullough brings timeless legends of epic fantasy to your home and classroom stage.

What people say:

"Of the 18 folktales presented here (3 of the scripts incorporate multiple tales), 11 are European; the others come from Africa, North America, Japan, Java, Hawaii, and Papua. Scores are provided for the six selections in which music is used. Students as young as kindergarten might make good audience members, but performers probably need to be in at least second grade. Simple stage, prop, and costume requirements make these plays accessible to many groups." — Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS

About the Author:

L. E. McCullough, PhD is an educator, playwright, composer, and ethnomusicologist whose studies in music and folklore have spanned cultures throughout the world. He is the author of over twenty books of plays, monologues, and scenes.