Tales from the Toy Chest

Choose a familiar fairy tale and rewrite it from the perspective of an inanimate object.

Think about objects that are often overlooked in the scenes – a doll in a child’s bedroom, the mirror on a wall, the sword of a prince. What would they see, feel, or perceive? How does this new perspective change the storyline or the lesson within the tale? In this prompt, you’re encouraged to think outside the box, shift perspectives, and explore storytelling in an unexpected way.