Little Red Riding Hood escapes wolf disguised as grandmother. Jack and the Beanstalk steals giant's treasure from magic beans. Hansel and Gretel escape witch's gingerbread house. Goldilocks finds three bears in house with perfect temperature. Rumpelstiltskin imp helps girl keep her firstborn child
Children's literature encompasses written works for young people. Emerged as distinct form in late 18th century. Includes classics, picture books, fairy tales, and folk materials