... first books ever written specifically for children. Prior to this publication, fairy tales were not considered childish, but important history and culture for all ages. Other children's books followed with Peter Pan (Barrie, 1902) and The Hobbit (Tolkein, 1937). Disney, Inc., Jim Hensen, Inc., and Looney Toones, today, have captured the stories of yesteryear in film. You can find any tale you ... carry on the tradition of story telling for thousands of years. In the example of Peter Pan, the story has been written and re-written several times. Beginning in 1924, Peter Pan hit the big sc...

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• Grade Level: High School