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Hansel and Gretel – A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist (Fairy Ability Tales) by Kats Jewel #hanselgretelds

I love fairy tales and so does my daughter! But what intrigues me more are the fairy tales with added twists to make them more interesting and filled with learning life lessons they offer to children. Recently, I got a chance to review Hansel and Gretel by Kate Jewels.  I know….I know, What you all are thinking! I am well aware of the fact that the original Hansel and Gretel was written by Grimm Brothers. But the book I am talking about today is a adaptation of the classic Hansel and Gretel fairy tale…..Doesn’t that sound interesting? You must be wondering what is the twist that makes it worth reading. Well, in this version Jewel Kats’ main character, Hansel, is a mischievous, yet courageous, five-year-old boy with Down syndrome. This book is written with the aim to help children to look past the disabilities and treat everyone with kindness and respect. It is very important for us, as parents, to teach our children the values and expose them to all sorts of issues that they will …