A First Book of Fairy Tales

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As the kingdom prepares for a much anticipated Royal Ball, will the poor servant girl Cinderella be able to attend? Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple language, ideal for reading or hearing aloud, while Julie Downing's stunning illustrations bring the characters to life, so children can follow and enjoy the fairy tales through the pictures. If your child loves Disney and their princesses such as Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, or if they love stories about giants and spells, this children's book would make the perfect gift for them! From Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this beautifully illustrated anthology contains a range of the classic fairy tale stories any child would love to grow up reading. Some were written in slang and in dialect, which made them a little harder to get through (although this wasn’t a problem).

The groundbreaking debut novel of Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers, one of the most imaginative voices in contemporary science fiction, is a truly galactic limited edition. Malachy Doyle was born in Northern Ireland and much of his inspiration comes from the Irish folktales told to him as a child by his mother. The hero of this adventure travels to Fairy Tale Land and meets Cinderella, Goldilocks, Hansel and Gretel, and the Three Little Pigs, who all have a story to share.The only exception is the set of short Inuit stories scattered throughout, which have such a distinct and unique voice that their independent heritage is quite obvious. All these brilliant books will be dispatched fitted with easy-clean protective book jackets free of charge. These stunning paperback exclusive editions are available as a set or individually, and can be read as standalone books!

Muchos de ellos pueden recordar a los cuentos tradicionales actuales, pero están contado en una versión mucho más realista y oscura, en muchos casos incluso macabra. Children enjoy the playful way their expectations are turned on their head and these books make an excellent starting point to stimulate lots of their own ideas and writing. Angela reivindica, Angela exige con la misma fuerza y determinación con la que trabajó en esta recopilación hasta los últimos días de su vida, ingresada en el hospital. Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across time, ideal for enjoying together at bedtime or reading aloud to little ones.The first great English detective novel, Wilkie Collins’ The Moonstone is presented in a Folio Society limited edition of 750 numbered copies.