Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.
- Richly illustrated with beautiful lithographs - Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging - From the highly successful The Little Book of... series with more than 535,000 copies sold With this little book of antique chromo prints, dive into the fascinating world of fairy tales. From fairies and witches, magicians and ogres, to fantastic creatures and childhood heroes, this pocket-sized encyclopedia delves into the most beloved stories from around the world.
Everything you need for your fairy tale is in here, in enchantingly pretty pages packed with pictures, witty captions, helpful hints and irresistible special offers. Send no money, just wish! Following the success of A BOOK OF PRINCESSES and THE REAL FAIRY STORYBOOK, Sally Gardner again forays into a magical, funny and absolutely unique world guaranteed to seize the imagination of all children who love princesses and fairy tales.
This marvelous collection of fairy tales, some moral, some satirical, some bizarre, reflects the popularity and scope of this enduring and versatile genre. Featuring tales written by figures as diverse as Charles Dickens and Ursula Le Guin, this anthology will appeal to the child that exists in every adult.
Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.
Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This stunning collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world- from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have pretty maids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls; enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters. This fabulous celebration of strong minds, low cunning, black arts and dirty tricks could only have been collected by the unique and much-missed Angela Carter. Illustrated throughout with original woodcuts.
Journey to magical and memorable lands with this long-awaited collection of 12 classic fairy tales, both popular and lesser-known, ranging from "The Sleeping Beauty" to "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" and beyond. A must-have for the holiday season, this impeccably designed anthology features sumptuous illustrations and details such as cover embossing, intricate folio devices and a ribbon bookmark.Ages 8-10
Award-winning artist Scott Gustafson, inspired by the Golden Age of illustration, re-tells and re-imagines some of our best known fairy tales through his inimitable illustrations in Classic Fairy Tales Vol I. The fixed layout ebook format retains the lavishly illustrated spreads from his Classic Fairy Tales printed book (over 190,000 copies sold). These fabulously retold family favorites can be read aloud or enjoyed through the dramatic word-for-word narration by actress Ann Twomey. With over 70 pages of masterful storytelling and magical full color paintings, formatted for ease of use on your e-reader device, this ebook will quickly become a family favorite.