Fairy Tales

by Peter Malone and Vivian French

The author of Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlor now presents enthralling retellings of Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, and other fairy tale favorites. Malone's captivating illustrations make this sumptuous collection an indispensable addition to any child's bookshelf. Full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753452235
• ISBN13: 9780753452233
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.0" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

GOOD

I bought this book for my son and he really enjoys it. The only drawback is that the printing is a bit small and the illustrations are a bit too colourful.

A beautiful book, in language and in illustration

This is a wonderful collection of fairy tales. I bought this particular collection because Peter Malone's illustrations are stunning--but as I was reading "Cinderella" to my five year old son,I found myself admiring the detailed imagery of the writing as well. Vivian French's storytelling is exquisite and compelling, even in tales that we've heard many times. My son's only frame of reference for "Beauty and the Beast" was the Disney version; after we read the Kingfisher version he told me that he wanted to read all the Beauty and Beast stories he could find because this story was so much better. I'm going to find more of the author and illustrator's work, and give this book as a gift. A true treasure!