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Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales

reception — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:07:02 +0000

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry [...]

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Hans Christian Andersen’s Complete Fairy Tales

AWiebe — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:43:46 +0000

All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector’s edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book [...]

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Just So Stories

AWiebe — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:32:28 +0000

How did the whale get his throat? Why was the lazy camel lumbered with a hump? And how did the elephant's insatiable curiosity earn him a trunk?Kipling first invented these delightful, warm and humorous stories about the beginning of the world and the first animals in it for his own daughter, Josephine, who tragically died [...]

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Childhood’s Favorites and Fairy Stories (Illustrated Edition)

AWiebe — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:14:03 +0000

A comprehensive collection of tales and fairy stories edited by the American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. American culture is indebted to him for helping to spread, by his lectures as well as his writings, a love of good reading in the United States.

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More English Fairy Tales

AWiebe — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:58:10 +0000

Work from the literary and Jewish historian and notable folklorist who created several noteworthy collections of fairy tales.

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The Princess and the Goblin (Second Edition)

CEBAdmin — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:22:18 +0000

The curious and restless young Princess Irene lives in a vast castle on the side of a mountain. Far below, in the dark and winding places underneath, lives a kingdom of goblins. Grotesque but cunning, they are discontent and mischievous; they delight in tormenting their neighbors above. They are eager for vengeance on the world of men that cast them out long ago, and Irene gets caught up in their plans after a chance encounter one night.

To save her kingdom she must rely on the help of the mysterious silver-haired lady she meets in a castle tower, as well as the brave and clever Curdie, a miner-boy with a talent for rhyme and song.

This unabridged edition includes original 1920 illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith.

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Peter Pan

Dayna Barendregt — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:19:31 +0000

From the Publisher: “All children, except one, grow up.” With these words, J. M. Barrie created an immortal tale of children’s literature in Peter Pan, a story of suspense, adventure, and everlasting childhood. Jump on the wind’s back and fly along as Peter brings Wendy, John, and Michael to Neverland, home to the lost boys [...]

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The Reluctant Dragon

Dayna Barendregt — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 02:37:29 +0000

The beloved classic of a dragon battle with a pacifist twist, redesigned to appeal to a new generation.

Featuring a new introduction from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this story from the author of Wind in the Willows and the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh has been enjoyed by readers since 1938, and feels particularly timely today. Ideal for fans of knights and dragons, as well as readers who like a slightly subversive take on a traditional tale.

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The Little Prince

Dayna Barendregt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:50:38 +0000

The friend he finds is the narrator of this story – a pilot who has crash landed and is in grave danger of dying of thirst.

The Little Prince might be just a boy but he can help our pilot. Because he understands the really important things in life – things like flowers, stars, a drink of water or laughing. Many grown-ups have lost sight of what matters and children have to remember to be tolerant towards them. But adult or child, very silly or very wise, this story is for you.

Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can read a letter from master storyteller and translator of this book Michael Morpurgo!

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The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Dayna Barendregt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:00:07 +0000

A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should.

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The Fairy Tales of Brothers Grim Comprehension Guide

Angela — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:47:08 +0000

This wonderful comprehension guide explores the magical and enchanting storytelling of the Brothers Grimm. The guide offers engaging exercises and fun activities for nineteen classic fairy tales, such as The Traveling Musician, Rapunzel, and Tom Thumb. Can be used with either Book of Fairy Tales by Random House or The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales published by Everyman.

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