This book, by the author of the Raggedy Ann and Andy series, is a delightful tome of stories appropriate for ages 5 and up. The term "fairy stories" is something of a misnomer, however, as no true fairies appear or even make cameos. Instead, these stories tend to take something from nature (e.g. The Ugly Caterpillar) or something from tradition (e.g. The Discontented King) and spin these people, animals or objects into a nice anecdote to read with your little ones. And the illustrations are gorgeous!