There is perhaps no better loved, no more universal story than Cinderella. Almost every country in the world has a version of it, but the favorite of story-tellers is the French version by Charles Perrault. This translation is excellent for story-telling and also for reading aloud. Marcia Brown's illustrations are full of magic and enchantment from the little cupids putting back the hands of the clock to the last scene at the palace. They are pictures that will stay in a child's mind.
There is perhaps no better loved, no more universal story than Cinderella. Almost every country in the world has a version of it, but the favor...
""Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dreamlike haze. The smoothly told story...contains the familiar details and a happy ending in which Cinderella forgives her stepfamily."" (The Horn Book Club) This satisfying tale never grows old. Koopman's illustrations are jewel-toned and Cinderella herself...is attractive as a person and figure."" (Yellow Brick Road)
""Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dream...
Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first published in 1697. So the question arises: Do we really need another edition of Puss? Presented with Fred Marcellino's magnificent interpretation of this nimble new translation of the authentic text, book lovers young and old are apt to decide that this Puss in Boots belongs on their shelf of special favorites.
Long regarded as the preeminent designer of book jackets in America, Fred Marcellino provides an unstinting visual feast in...
Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first pu...
This book was originally published in 1922. It contains 10 of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tales illustrated by many of Harry Clarke's enchanting colour plates and his fascinating black and white line drawings. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.
This book was originally published in 1922. It contains 10 of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tales illustrated by many of Harry Clarke's enchanti...
Dieses Taschenbuch enthlt in franzsisch-deutschem Paralleldruck smtliche Contes en Prose von Perrault, also die Mrchen vom Rotkppchen und von der Schnen, die im Walde schlief (das ist unser Dornrschen), vom Blaubart und vom Gestiefelten Kater, von den Feen, vom Aschenputtel, von Riquet mit dem Schopf und vom Dumling.Charles Perrault (I628-1703) hat diese Mrchen nicht erfunden, sondern er hat Mrchen-Stoffe, die da und dort mndlich berliefert waren, aufgegriffen und literarisch gestaltet. Und zwar mit der Absicht, seinen und anderen Kindern im Rahmen spannender Erzhlungen ein paar passable...
Dieses Taschenbuch enthlt in franzsisch-deutschem Paralleldruck smtliche Contes en Prose von Perrault, also die Mrchen vom Rotkppchen und von der Schn...
This book is a charming collection of eight of Charles Perraults most famous reworkings of popular fairy tales illustrated by Honor C. Appletons beautiful full page colour illustrations. Contents Include: Preface, To a Certain Little Lady, The Sleeping Beauty, Little Red-Riding-Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, The Fairies, Cinderella, Riquet of the Tuft, and Little Thumbling. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable,...
This book is a charming collection of eight of Charles Perraults most famous reworkings of popular fairy tales illustrated by Honor C. Appletons beaut...
