Fairy Tales & Fables
This collection is one that will delight the true book connoisseur.
Each
of these books, illustrated by gifted artists, is a small gem.
Brilliant full-color illustrations, unique endpapers, careful design. . .
We just cannot rave about them enough.
5.25"
x 6.75" hardcover, 32 pages.
Full-color illustrations. With dust jackets (except for Sleeping Beauty whose jacket seems to have disappeared while she napped)
These books are all currently out-of-print. Our copies are new and in excellent condition.
Prices vary depending on availability from other sellers.
Aesop's Fables.
Retold by Fiona Black and exquisitely illustrated by Richard Bernal.
Each fable presents a moral lesson so simply told that even a small child can understand - such as "flatterers are not to be trusted" and "slow and steady wins the race." . . . . . . $9.95 |
Bremen Town Musicians.
Written by the Brothers Grimm, retold by Samantha Easton, and whimsically illustrated by Mark Corcoran.
In a heartwarming tale, four animals, whose owners have decided are longer useful, band together to start a new life. With only the dream of becoming town musicians as their goal, the four outsmart a group of thieves and find a happy home. . . . . . $7.95 |
Emperor's New Clothes.
Written by Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Samantha Easton, and illustrated by Richard Walz.
A vain king is bamboozled by two con men who trick him into believing that he's wearing the most elegant of outfits although he is really completely naked.. . . . $8.95 |
Hansel & Gretel.
Retold by Jennifer Greenway and illustrated by Richard
Bernal.
$7.95 |
Jack & the Beanstalk.
Retold by Jennifer Greenway and illustrated by Richard
Bernal.
A retelling of the classic tale in which a boy finds his fortune at the top of a beanstalk.. . . . $8.95 |
Sleeping Beauty.
Retold by Samantha Easton and illustrated by Lynn Bywaters.
A beautiful princess is put into a deep sleep by a curse until she is awakened by a brave prince. . . .$8.95 |
Snow White.
Written by the Brothers Grimm, retold by Jennifer Greenway, and illustrated
by Erin Augenstine.
In this retelling, the wicked stepmother makes two other attempts on Snow White's life before presenting her with the poisoned apple, and Snow White is not awaked from her death-like slumber by a kiss from the prince, but rather, when the piece of the poison apple stuck in her throat is dislodged when her coffin is jostled.. . . . $8.95 |
Steadfast Tin Soldier.
Written by Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Samantha Easton, and illustrated by Michael Montgomery.
The perilous adventure of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminates in tragedy for both of them.. . . $8.95 |
Tale of Peter Rabbit
Written by Beatrix Potter and illustrated by Robyn Officer.
Share Peter Rabbit's many adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden. Peter narrowly escapes from the garden without his clothes, but with a tummy ache -- only to be treated with the dreaded camomile tea at home. . . . $7.95 |
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