This large print Fairy Tale book has been specially designed with young children in mind. Ideal for parent and child to read together, the large type also makes it suitable as a first reading book - or a great help to Grandparents!
"There was a girl in the village who loved horses... She led the horses to drink at the river. She spoke softly and they followed. People noticed that she understood horses in a special way." And so begins the story of a young Native American girl devoted to the care of her tribe's horses. With simple text and brilliant illustrations. Paul Goble tells how she eventually becomes one of them to …
A stunning collection of Grimms' tales from bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle! Eric Carle brings to life four tales written by the brothers Grimm with his gorgeous illustrations and charming retelling of the classic stories. These tales capture the interest and imagination of children and adults alike, showing that while we might wish and wander, we should be grateful for what we…
Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.
Can the littlest princess and her tiny apple pip really bring hope and happiness back to her beloved kingdom? Sometimes it's the smallest things that make the biggest difference... This spellbinding tale with its green message from the award-winning and internationally respected Jane Ray is richly illustrated with exquisite detail. A future classic to treasure forever.
Here's what the old miller left his sons when he died: To his oldest son, the mill. To his middle son, the donkey. To his youngest son, Jacques,the cat. A fine cat, indeed, but still, just a cat. Luckily, as Jacques discovers, Puss is no ordinary kitty. He's smart. He can talk. And he is quite a snappy dresser. He's also planned an exciting future for Jacques-one that involves a princess and a…
Following on the brilliant success of The Little Match Girl and his fourth Caldecott Honor Book, The Ugly Duckling, Jerry Pinkney brings us another enchanting adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The Nightingale is the story of a plain little bird whose beautiful songs bring her great fame, even winning her an esteemed place in the king's court. Eventually, however, after saving …
The perilous adventures of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminate in tragedy for both of them.
Once upon a time .... a miller died leaving the mill to his eldest son, his donkey to his second son and ... a cat to his youngest son. "Now that's some difference!" you might say; but there you are, that's how the miller was!
The classic tale of Simpleton, who finds the Golden Goose, makes the Princess laugh, and finally wins her hand in marriage. Excellent double-spread colour illustrations throughout. Illustrated endpapers and pastedowns. Glazed pictorial boards. Spine and corners bumped. Two corners are lightly chipped. One or two pages are creased from handling, another has a negligible closed tear at the fo…