1. Fable- This is usually a short story with few characters, and very often the characters are anthropomorphic – animals who behave and speak like humans. There is always an important social lesson to be learned in a fable.
2. Fairytale- In every fairytale, there is always magic, an evil character, and a happy ending. This is good versus the evil type of story, with other-worldly, mysterious factors.
3. Myth- This is an origin story, one that explains how and why something today is the way it is.
4. Folktale- A folktale is any narrative that has been passed down through the centuries by being told aloud. A folktale can be a tall tale, a fairytale, a fable, myth, legend – even a good ghost story.
5. Legend- A legend must have some aspect of real historic information in it – a protagonist who lived at one point.
6. Trickster Tale- This is any kind of story about any kind of character (anthropomorphic, human, mythical beast, or a deity) who has a higher intellect and greater abilities, and uses these to trick other characters in the story.
7. Tall Tale - A make-believe story that is told as if it were true. Most ghost stories fall under this category.
8. Poetry and Verse. These are books with stories that rhyme. It can be any type of story, but the great thing about poetry books for kids is that they support and strengthen language development and memory skills.

1. Sparks creativity in kids.
2. Enhances listening skills.
3. Improves patience, focus, and concentration.
4. Improves writing abilities. 

Beginners.

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