Book picks similar to
Thumbelina by Amy Ehrlich
picture-books
fairy-tales
children
childrens
Outside Over There
Maurice Sendak - 1981
With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride.
The Curvy Tree: A Tale from the Land of Stories
Chris Colfer - 2015
When she runs away, she happens upon a curvy tree who helps her understand the importance of being different! This picture book stands alone, but also plays an important role in the Land of Stories series--making this a must-have book for fans and new readers alike!
Snow White
Josephine Poole - 1991
Josephine Poole and Angela Barrett have created just such an edition of "Snow White." Beautiful color illustrations throughout.
The Nutcracker
Susan Jeffers - 2007
This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it--as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs. Come, take a front-row seat. The world's most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin.
The Three Little Pigs (A Little Golden Book)
Elizabeth Ross - 1973
Relates the adventures of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.
Stone Soup
Ann McGovern - 1971
As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup is a feast "fit for a king".
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson - 1999
Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo.
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
Ingri d'Aulaire - 1967
Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.
The Missing Piece
Shel Silverstein - 1976
And it was not happy. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told. This inventive and heartwarming book can be read on many levels, and Silverstein’s iconic drawings and humor are sure to delight fans of all ages.So it set off in searchof its missing piece.And as it rolledit sang this song— Oh I'm lookin' for my missin' pieceI'm lookin' for my missin' pieceHi-dee-ho, here I go,Lookin' for my missin' piece.And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!
The Selfish Giant
Oscar Wilde - 1888
It was always winter in the garden, for no other season would venture there. Then one morning, a special child brought Spring back, and the giant's heart melted along with the snow.
Dealing with Dragons
Patricia C. Wrede - 1990
So bored that she runs away to live with a dragon - and finds the family and excitement she's been looking for.Cover illustrator: Peter de Sève