Butterfly wings Quote by Cornelia Funke
““Yes, every evening. Your mother enjoyed it. That evening she chose Inkheart. She always did like tales of adventure – stories full of brightness and darkness. She could tell you the names of all King Arthur's knights, and she knew everything about Beowulf and Grendel, the ancient gods and the not-quite-so-ancient heroes. She liked pirate stories, too, but most of all she loved books that had at least a knight or a dragon or a fairy in them. She was always on the dragon's side, by the way. There didn't seem to be any of them in Inkheart, but there was any amount of brightness and darkness, fairies and goblins. Your mother liked goblins as well: hobgoblins, bugaboos, the Fenoderee, the folletti with their butterfly wings, she knew them all. So we gave you a pile of picture books, sat down on the rug beside you, and I began to read.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, 2003
A mother shares her love of adventurous, magical stories with her child, emphasizing the allure of knights, dragons, and fairy creatures.
In simple terms: A mother reads magical adventure books to her child.
Key Takeaway
Encourage sharing stories that spark imagination.
Themes
family
storytelling
fantasy
imagination
heritage
Mood
warm
nostalgic
joyful
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- bedtime reading
- gift of books
- introducing classics
- building curiosity
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
parent‑child bonding
literary nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories shaped your childhood imagination?
- How can you tailor reading to a child's interests?
A Different Perspective
Not all children enjoy the same fantastical elements; preferences vary.
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