Fairy tales are the foundation for the Once Upon a Time Reading Adventure magic show.  The show engages readers with important life lessons wrapped in fun easy to remember tales.  Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books and a variety of stories the show helps build the love of reading while inspiring good character.

The Once Upon a Time Magic Show encourages students to read fairy tales because:

• Fairy tales spark the imagination.

• Fairy tales help us make sense of our world.

• Fairy tales teach story structure.

• Fairy tales help develop the love of reading. 

• Fairy tales often teach a lesson or moral.

A couple of notable authors who helped put tales in written form include:

Hans Christian Andersen
(a Danish author who published tales in the late 1800s.)

• The Tinder Box
• The Princess and the Pea
• The Little Mermaid
• The Emperor’s New Clothes
• The Ugly Duckling
• A Little Match Girl
• The Fir-Tree
• The Snow Queen
• Thumbelina

Brothers Grimm
(German brothers who published their stories in the early 1800s)

• Rapunzel
• Hansel and Gretel
• Cinderella
• Little Snow-White
• Sleeping Beauty
• Puss in Boots
• The Golden Goose
• Tom Thumb

Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books and a variety of stories, the Once Upon a Time show MAY include the following:

• professional lighting & backdrop system
• a professional PA system with 20+ sound FX
• 6+ volunteer helpers to make the magic happen
• a live re-enactment of Jack and the Beanstalk!
• an amazing contraption designed to catch a Unicorn!
• the magical appearance of a live rabbit name “Hopper”
• a promise to motivate kids to read more books
• increased circulation of library books
• a free surprise for everyone attending