A First Book of Fairy Tales
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A First Book of Fairy Tales

Written by DK · Adapted by Mary Hoffman

Discover timeless fairytales reimagined with enchanting illustrations.

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80 pages· ~560L
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Dive into a world of magic with fourteen classic fairytales, from Cinderella to The Fisherman and his Wife. Each tale is retold with lyrical charm and paired with captivating illustrations. Perfect for bedtime, these stories invite children and adults alike to explore enchanted kingdoms and meet determined heroes. Will familiar favorites or hidden gems capture your imagination? Experience the wonder of fairytales anew.

From the publisher

Enjoy fourteen beautifully illustrated fairytales, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children. This collection of famous fairytales from around the world will delight both kids and adults, featuring familiar favorites like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as lesser-known gems such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. A First Book of Fairy Tales contains fourteen classic tales accompanied by magical illustrations that are known and loved around the world by many. Adults can enjoy introducing little ones to their favorites and reading these fairytales as the perfect bedtime story. This exciting fairytale book for children offers: - Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way.- Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children’s books.- Classic tales that are known around the world, full of magic kingdoms, enchanted animals, and determined heroes. Written by award-winning, bestselling children’s writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of tales are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They’re presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of fairytales and folklore. More in the series If you loved A First Book of Fairy Tales, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Myths? Children can learn about famous myths and legends from all over the globe, going back in time to ancient China and ancient Greece.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 8, 2024
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593843628

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