The issue of gender in children's literature is a complex one. Children's books, like all texts are culturally coded - consciously and unconsciously, implicitly and explicitly. Gender has played a fundamental role in commercialization of children's literature and in underpinning and reflecting the social codes and customs. This article highlights about the girls story and the boys story: through the lens of gender theory little women and don’t bet on the prince - a collection of feminist fairy tales.
Key words: Girls, Boys, Story, Gender, Collection.
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