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Hansel and Gretel


Rachel Isadora - 2009
    Hansel and Gretel's plight feels all the more threatening as they're plunged into the thick, dark jungle of Isadora's rich collages.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Related Readings


Elizabeth George Speare
    The Witch of Blackbird Pond with related readings.

The Nightingale


Fiona Black - 1844
    . . Those words conjure up the aura of timeless children's stories, the kind of tales told in our comprehensive line of Children's Classics. Accompanied with exquisite illustrations specially commissioned for this line, each book is a hardcover, elegant little treasure with a deluxe four-color bronzed jacket. At $6.95, they are an affordable answer for first-class gift giving and collecting. And to make them even more attractive to your customers, we offer a variety of assortment and display options.

The Little Cockroach


Susie Violet - 2020
    He loves Mexico but wants to explore the world. Amazing things happen to Pedro and his friend Enrico when they decide to leave their home in search of adventure. The Little Cockroach is a delightful bedtime story about determination, travel and adventure.

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights


Alexander Pushkin - 1833
    A Russian adaptation of the classic fairy-tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

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.

Cinderella


Sarah L. Thomson - 2012
    Perrault's Cinderella echoes the elegance and luxury of the French court of King Louis XIV, and it's from his version that we get the famous glass slippers. Sarah L. Thomson's beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale is matched with the uniquely stunning artwork of Nicoletta Ceccoli. This is a picture book to treasure.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-Up Adaptation


Robert Sabuda - 2003
    The text is faithful to Lewis Carroll's original story, and special effects like a Victorian peep show, multifaceted foil, and tactile elements make this a pop-up to read and admire again and again.

Red Riding Hood


Beatrix Potter - 2019
    . ."So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. A darkly delicious adaptation of the classic tale, filled with trademark Potter wit and flourishes, little Red Riding Hood sets off to Granny's house with a very hungry wolf in tow.But nobody saw her pass.Brilliantly brought to life with artwork by one of the world's greatest illustrators, Helen Oxenbury, this is the perfect gift for Beatrix Potter fans, big and small.

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.

Pookie


Ivy L. Wallace - 1946
    In this first adventure Pookie is sad because he has two flimsy little wings which make him different from all the other rabbits. He decides to set out to find his fortune but he has many cold, lonely days ahead of him before he eventually finds the love that he has always been looking for.

Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know


Kate Douglas Wiggin - 2002
    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Three Samurai Cats: A Story from Japan


Eric A. Kimmel - 2004
    Humorous, finely detailed pen-and-ink illustrations bring this timeless tale to life.

Shrek!


William Steig - 1990
    Shrek, a horrid little ogre, goes out into the world to find adventure and along the way encounters a witch, a knight in armor, a dragon, and, finally, a hideous princess, who's even uglier than he is!

Little Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood


Timothy Tocher - 2012
    The Big Bad Wolf is running a successful scam on Little Red's Grandma until Little Red catches him in the act.This free sample contains the story "Little Bad Wolf and Red Hiding Hood".