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The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

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Jacob Grimm - 1812

Originally titled Children’s and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them. 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and what better way to celebrate than to include all 211 stories into the Knickerbocker Classic Series?Featuring all your favorite classics, including “Hansel and Gretel,” “Cinderella,” “The Frog Prince,” “Rapunzel,” “Snow White,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” and dozens more, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales is also accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles.The third title in the Knickerbocker Classic series has 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy and will also feature a full-cloth binding, ribbon marker, and will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection.Also includes a selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator, Arthur Rackham..

Originally titled Children’s and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them. 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and what better way to celebrate than to include all 211 stories into the Knickerbocker Classic Series?Featuring all your favorite classics, including “Hansel and Gretel,” “Cinderella,” “The Frog Prince,” “Rapunzel,” “Snow White,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” and dozens more, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales is also accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles.The third title in the Knickerbocker Classic series has 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy and will also feature a full-cloth binding, ribbon marker, and will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection.Also includes a selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator, Arthur Rackham.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Jim LaMarche - 1812

Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim.

Jim LaMarche's stunning paintings, reminiscent of his earlier work in The Rainbabies, are the perfect compliment to this favorite Grimm fairy tale.

Cinderella

Anthea Bell - 1812

"Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dreamlike haze.

The smoothly told story contains the familiar details and a happy ending in which Cinderella forgives her stepfamily." - The Horn Book Club -"This satisfying tale never grows old. Koopman's illustrations are jewel-toned and Cinderella herself is attractive as a person and figure." - Yellow Brick Road -

Rose Red & Snow White: A Grimms Fairy Tale

Ruth Sanderson - 1812

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness..

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

Grimm's Fairy Stories

Jacob Grimm - 1812

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers.

Contains stories such as "The Goose Girl", "Hansel and Grethel", "Cinderella", "The Golden Goose", "The Frog Prince" and many more.

Hansel and Gretel

Ian Wallace - 1812

The classic fairy tale that celebrates Hansel and Gretel's strength and spirit over the malevolence of the world around them.

Set in Atlantic Canada.

Snow White

Jacob Grimm - 1812

It is the story of an evil queen determined to do away with a girl--with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony--who threatens the queen's quest to remain the most beautiful in her kingdom.

This edition presents the unabridged version of the Grimms' tale, with an original interpretation by renowned artist Camille Rose Garcia that artfully combines wit and dark romance

The Frog Prince (We Both Read - Level 1-2)

Sindy McKay - 1812

This delightful adaptation shows the meaning of true friendship and the importance of keeping promises..

This delightful adaptation shows the meaning of true friendship and the importance of keeping promises.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Errol Le Cain - 1812

A retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and the poor soldier who follows them and discovers where they dance..

A retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and the poor soldier who follows them and discovers where they dance.

The Water Of Life: A Tale From The Brothers Grimm

Jacob Grimm - 1812

A young man overcomes treachery and adversity to save his father..

A young man overcomes treachery and adversity to save his father.

The Magic Porridge Pot (Well-Loved Tales)

Jacob Grimm - 1812

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A Frog Prince

Alix Berenzy - 1812

"A quirky, imaginative look at events from the frog's point of view.

. . . A wonderful book--wry, touching, funny, and completely satisfying".--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color. IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice; winner of the Bologna Book Fair "Critici in Erba" Prize; School Library Journal Best Book.