A First Book of Fairy Tales
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In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as “Cinderella” and “Jack and the Beanstalk,” are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as “The Fisherman and his Wife” and “Diamonds and Toads.” Mary Hoffman’s charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing’s illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories in this collection show the consequences of greed, pride, and vanity, but also tell of the love that grows from a kind heart and a cheerful nature. And along the way, there is a wealth of magic and fun to be enjoyed.
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Mary Hoffman is the internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to teenage fiction. Her first picture book for Frances Lincoln, Amazing Grace, has become a classic which, with its sequels in the series, has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Mary’s other picture books for Frances Lincoln include The Colour of Home with Karin Littlewood and An Angel Just Like Me with Cornelius van Wright, as well as the hugely successful The Great Big Book of Families, The Great Big Book of Feelings, and Welcome to the Family, all with Ros Asquith. Their next title together will be The Great Big Body Book. Mary Hoffman lives in Oxfordshire. For more information about her books visit her website: www.maryhoffman.co.uk
Julie Downing has written and/or illustrated over forty books for children, including Nobody which was published by Roaring Brook Press. She lives in San Francisco, California.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780756621070
- Publication Date
- August 1, 2006
- Publisher
- DK CHILDREN
- Original Publication Date
- August 15, 2001
- Page Count
- 80
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 71812362
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