Introduction:I grew up reading fables. For example, the Tortoise and the Hare, who taught me that faster is not always better. I enjoyed fairy tales best because of the valuable lessons they contained. Most fairy tales contain life lessons that help you as a person throughout your life. Because fairy tales are short, sweet, and to the point, they are easier for younger children to understand. Growing up listening to and reading these stories taught me morals that I still live by today. Fairy tales have helped me overcome many life situations. Fairy tales have always been my favorite to read because of the important lessons they taught me. I'm writing this article about fairy tales because it was also the easiest way for me to tell. Since I read these stories a lot as a child, they taught me lessons that I can still apply in my everyday life. For example, don't judge a book by its cover... cliché but important to remember. This has helped me make friends with those who, judging by appearance, I normally wouldn't. Without reading these stories I don't think I would have learned all the lessons I have from reading these fairy tales. They were also the most fun and intriguing stories to read. Many people, especially children, can benefit from these stories. Because the lessons are laid out so simply, it is easier for people to learn and that is why fairy tales are so important to us. The Research: One day, Mr. Boardman announced that he would assign us a research paper to be written on our choice of: fairy tales, fables, or folk tales. He went on to say that for the next week we would meet daily at the library to do research on our favorite topic. Then the following week, during third period, the lesson was a help... middle of paper... solitary, which leads me to believe that I am not alone and that others have learned this moral by reading these stories. Works CitedAesop,.Np.Web 17 Dec 2013 . (STEP 2) Boudreau, Tanya. “Aesop's Fables”. Links to resources. October 2013: 6 Junior Edition. Web, 19 December 2014. (STEP 3)“Fable”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2009. Online school edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. November 12, 2009. (STEP 1)“Fable”. Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com and Web. January 21, 2014. (STEP 4) Faleano. "Aesop's Fables, Lion and Mouse, Children." Youtube. Youtube, 21 February 2012. Web. 05 January 2014. . (STEP 5) Gibson, Kyle R. Personal Interview. 05 January 2014. (STEP 6)