Elderberry Tales

The Story of Aladdin, Part 3

This tale is told in three parts. In this third and final part, we learn about the princess's plan - and Aladdin's final wish.

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

The Story of Aladdin, Part 2

This tale is told in three parts. In this second part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother used their wishes to arrange Aladdin's marriage to the Sultan's daughter... but it did not go the way they expected!

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

The Story of Aladdin, Part 1

This tale is told in three parts. In this first part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother came to own the magic lamp.

This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

When Goldilocks finds an unlocked and empty cabin the woods one day, she makes some unfortunate choices... and when the three bears return home, she must face the consequences. 

Story adapted from the original by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.

Image by 👀 Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay 

Maui Pulls Up the Islands and Catches the Sun

In these two legends of the demigod Māui, he blesses the people in two ways: creating the Hawaiian Islands and arranging for long days in the summer to give us time to do everything we need to do. 
This summer solstice, Maui's arrangement with the sun is most obvious - the days are so long and the nights so very short. 

These legends were adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find a wide variety of wonderful stories. 
Image: Participant of the Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo performs as demigod Māui. Source: Creative Commons. 

#MeToo Cinderella

In this updated version of the beloved classic, Cinderella and the Prince's relationship is based on more than just shoe size. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By

#MeToo The Princess and the Frog

In this updated version of the classic tale, our princess discovers that frogs are not always just what they seem to be. 

Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 
Image by Dawn Howeth from Pixabay 

#MeToo Sleeping Beauty

In this adaptation of the classic fairytale, Aurora isn't content with the marriage planned for her future. Instead, she takes control of her own destiny, as well as the curse that has haunted her since infancy. 

Adaptation by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.
Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay 

#MeToo Snow White

What if "fairest of them all" really meant fairest, as in most just?
What if Snow White and her Prince already had a friendship based on adventures and shared experiences? 
This updated version of Snow White has all the classic charm and drama of the original, but with a couple of key updates for a modern audience.

Image by Sayaka Photos from Pixabay 
Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find dozens of fairy tales, folk tales and bedtime stories specially curated to to highlight positive messages and promote character growth. 

The Witch's Magic Ball

A beautiful ball appears to Natalia and Luis one day, near their home in the Andes mountains. They follow it further and further from their valley, until it suddenly disappears, leaving them stranded - and under the spell of an evil witch. Will they ever escape and find their way home?

This traditional Argentinian story appeared in Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger, published 1924. This version was adapted by Elaine Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. 

Image by Jordan Holiday from Pixabay