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May, Jill P. – Language Arts, 1981
Examines Walt Disney's formula for reducing children's literature to mass entertainment, as well as the liberties he took in interpreting the literature on which he based his animated films. (HTH)
Descriptors: Animation, Childrens Literature, Fairy Tales, Film Criticism

May, Jill P. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Provides examples of American short stories based on folk tradition which can be used to interest students in literature and provide insight into social mores and culture. (MKM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Fairy Tales, Folk Culture, Literature Appreciation