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A Treasury of the World's Greatest Fairy Tales (Book 1) by Helen Hyman
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The Bearskinner: A Tale of the Brothers Grimm
Laura Amy Schlitz - 2006
Enter that sly opportunist, the devil, who wraps the soldier in the armor of a dead bear’s skin, fills its pockets with gold, and makes a dangerous and horrible wager. An unforgettable retelling of a classic Grimm tale, THE BEARSKINNER is a story about the struggle between the two sides of our selves, and the heroic strength it takes to claim a victory.
Beauty and the Beast
Nancy Willard - 1992
But her prison is far from ordinary, and the story of their relationship becomes a tale of romance that has delighted readers for more than a century. Illustrated.
King Grisly-Beard
Jacob Grimm - 1812
But this poor musician seems to know a bit too much about the infamous King Grisly-Beard... and he keeps his face covered a lot of the time.
Rapunzel
Alix Berenzy - 1995
Rather, it is the story of a young woman who must choose between the security of her sheltered tower and the uncertainty of independence. Full color.
Princess And The Frog
Vera Southgate - 1973
Illustrated by Capaldi
The Tale of Tam Linn
Lari Don - 2014
And they were told the story of a fierce fairy knight who now guarded the woods for the fairy queen. But Janet didn't believe in fairy stories and Janet didn't like being told what to do.
The White Cat
Robert D. San Souci - 1989
The White Cat helps the youngest prince win his father's throne.A retelling of Madame D'Aulnoy's La chatte blanche.
King Stork
Howard Pyle - 1973
The original edition won the 1973 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Illustration.
Little Red Riding Hood
Gennady Spirin - 2010
Gennady Spirin, in his adaptation of the Brother Grimms' earliest version of "Little Red Cap," tells the story of a young girl in a red hood who takes a cake to her sick grandmother. Along the way, she meets a wicked wolf who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. Sumptuous illustrations, inspired by the golden age of Dutch painting in the 17th century and Renaissance, capture the charm and spirit of a tale that has remained steadfast in oral and written versions throughout the centuries. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.
Beauty and the Beast
Ursula Jones - 2011
Award-winning author Ursula Jones tells the story with elegance and humour, capturing all the magic and excitement of this timeless fairy tale. Illustrated with exquisite style by Sarah Gibb, this is a beautiful book to pore over and cherish.
Beauty and the Beast
Max Eilenberg - 2006
Though her patron is hideous, his disarming generosity slowly leads to a surprising connection. Accessibly and with great compassion, Max Eilenberg sheds fresh light on one of our most beloved fairy tales. Angela Barrett's enchanting illustrations illuminate both the sumptuous palace and the horrifying beast himself. The resulting tour de force reminds us that ultimately love conquers all.
The Story of Little Black Sambo
Helen Bannerman - 1899
First written in 1899, the story has become a childhood classic and the authorized American edition with the original drawings by the author has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Little Black Sambo is a book that speaks the common language of all nations, and has added more to the joy of little children than perhaps any other story. They love to hear it again and again; to read it to themselves; to act it out in their play.
Snow White
Josephine Poole - 1991
Josephine Poole and Angela Barrett have created just such an edition of "Snow White." Beautiful color illustrations throughout.
The Lilac Fairy Book
Andrew Lang - 1910
Over 30 tales from Portugal, Ireland, Wales, and points East and West, among them "The Brown Bear of Norway," "The Enchanted Deer," "The Story of a Very Bad Boy," and "The Brownie of the Lake."
The Fairy Tales
David Walser - 2005
Each of the four fairy tale has been translated and retold to reflect the original dark magic of the earliest versions of these works. Full color.Hansel & GretelSnow WhiteCinderellaSleeping Beauty