A First Book of Fairy Tales

A First Book of Fairy Tales

A First Book of Fairy Tales

A First Book of Fairy Tales

Paperback(Reprint)

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780756621070
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 07/03/2006
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 80
Sales rank: 545,761
Product dimensions: 7.56(w) x 9.31(h) x 0.27(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mary Hoffman has written more than 70 books for children, and her powers of observation bring vitality and humor to all her stories and retellings. Her titles for DK include Henry's Baby and A First Bible Story Book. Her best-known picture books are Amazing GraceThree Wise Women, and An Angel Just Like Me. Mary lives in Oxfordshire with her husband, and they have three daughters. The girls were brought up on myths and legends, of which Mary and her husband have an extensive collection.Julie Downing has illustrated more than 45 picture books, including The Firekeeper's Son, No Hugs Till Saturday, Lotus and Feather, and First Mothers. She has a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, and she teaches watercolor and children's book illustration at the Academy of Art University. Downing's art has been featured in galleries throughout England and the United States, as well as in the Society of Illustrator's Original Art Show in New York City. She has won many awards, including the New York Public Library Best Books Award and a Parents' Choice Award.

Table of Contents

Introduction4
Cinderella: Charles Perrault6
The Selfish Giant: Oscar Wilde14
Rapunzel: The Brothers Grimm16
Jack and the Beanstalk: Traditional English Tale22
Sleeping Beauty: The Brothers Grimm28
The Little Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen32
The Frog Prince: The Brothers Grimm40
Beauty and the Beast: Madame de Beaumont44
Diamonds and Toads: The Brothers Grimm52
The Twelve Dancing Princesses: The Brothers Grimm54
The Fisherman and his Wife: The Brothers Grimm62
The Princess and the Pea: Hans Christian Andersen66
Rumpelstiltskin: The Brothers Grimm70
The Snow Queen: Hans Christian Andersen76
About the Storytellers80
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