The Golden Book of Fairy Tales


Adrienne SegurComtesse de Ségur - 1958
    Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.

Cinderella


Jacob Grimm - 1857
    Several pages have been finished with soft sparkles giving the book a magical feel.

Sleeping Beauty


Mahlon F. Craft - 2002
    Now brought luminously to life by K. Y. Craft's lavish paintings, this new edition of a timeless favorite is sure to enchant readers both young and old. Fairy tale lovers have been eagerly awaiting Craft's next magical romance since the release of her Cinderella. With illustrations inspired by the magnificent style of Baroque painters, the sumptuous color and exquisite detail of this breathtaking interpretation make it a dream come true.

The Shy Little Kitten


Cathleen Schurr - 1946
    The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.

Rapunzel: Based on the Original Story by the Brothers Grimm


Sarah Gibb - 2010
    Until one day a handsome prince, passing by on his horse, is transfixed by the magical sound of Rapunzel singing to her animals friends and knows he must reach her... Can true love transform Rapunzel's life forever?

The Twelve Dancing Princesses


Diane Muldrow - 1812
    Where do the king's beautiful daughter disappear to night after night?  And who can solve the mystery of the twelve pairs of dancing slippers, worn to shreds by the morning?Internationally acclained illustrator Jane Ray brings to vivid life the fun-loving princesses of the classic Grimm fairy tale, as they boldly escape the confines of their father's castle.  Each one is a character in her own right--a loving sister and a not-so-dutiful daughter--enjoying their moments of freedom as well as their beautiful brocade ballgowns.With its sumptuous detailed illustrations and gold and silver highlights, The Twelve Dancing Princesses is the latest jewel in the crown of Jane Ray's retellings of classic stories, which are themselves rapidly becoming modern classics.

The Jolly Barnyard


Annie North Bedford - 1950
    “Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. / Said the rooster, “I’ll wake him in the mornings, then.” / “Baa-aa, we’ll give him wool,” said the sheep. / “For our fleece is soft and warm and deep.”

The Little Red Caboose


Marian Potter - 1953
    Boys and girls will love the inspiring tale and the colorful illustrations by Tibor Gergely.

The Golden Egg Book


Margaret Wise Brown - 1947
    He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it?So begins the Golden Easter classic about a bunny—and a little duck that is about to hatch!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast


Teddy Slater - 1991
    Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format.

The Princess and the Pea


Janet Stevens - 1835
    In this rendition a tiger is proven to be a princess.

The Frog Prince, Continued


Jon Scieszka - 1991
    or did they? The Princess can't stand the Prince's froggy habits—the way he hops around on the furniture, or sneaks off to the lily pond. The Prince is unhappy, too, and decides that it would be best if he were changed back to a frog. But finding a witch who will do the job is harder than he expects. They all seem to have other spells in mind...

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.

Walt Disney's Peter Pan


Eugene Bradley Coco - 1960
    It is a must for any children's book collection.

The Three Bears


Feodor Rojankovsky - 1948
    This classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life.