Snow White

I have read this book as a kid but never remember the ending being as gruesome as this. The evil queen comes to Snow White's wedding and is forced to dance in red hot iron slippers until she falls down dead. I find it interesting that I don't remember this part, since I read this story multiple times as a kid. Maybe my mom skipped it, or maybe it wasn't such a big deal, then. Either way, I was kind of shocked when I read it again now. Other than that, the story is beautifully written and the images are breathtaking and full of detail. I don't think I would read this to my class since it is somewhat long and is a story most people know. I also think that Snow White is a pretty bad example for kids when it comes to the wise advise that you don't talk to or take things from strangers. I was really frustrated with her when she repeatedly made the mistake of talking to the old witch, who was wearing a new disguise each time, even after she had been warned multiple times by the seven dwarves not to open the door for ANYONE. She might have been beautiful, but she didn't seem that smart to me. I think that is why I love Beauty and the Beast more than any other fairy tale. Belle is beautiful, kind AND she has brains!