From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears.
Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales, Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild Swans and The Three Golden Hairs from renowned storytellers the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde and more.
Each story is enriched by atmospheric artwork from award-winning illustrator Scott Plumbe.
Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection is an ideal gift for fearless children everywhere.
Table of Contents
-- The Spirit in the Bottle (Brothers Grimm)
-- The Selfish Giant (Oscar Wilde)
-- The Three Golden Hairs (Brothers Grimm)
-- The Wild Swans (Hans Christian Andersen)
-- Beauty and the Beast (Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont)
-- Hansel and Gretel (Brothers Grimm)
-- Vassilissa (Alexander Nikolayevich Afansayev)
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, best known for his fairy tales which include The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Scott Plumbe was born on the west coast of Canada. He is an award-winning illustrator, designer and fine artist whose work appears in books, games and magazines including National Geographic Kids. He lives in Vancouver with his young family.
Target Age: 5-8
Floris Books
Pub Date: September 07, 2021
0.6" H x 10.1" L x 8.4" W
88 pages
hardcover