Classic Children S Tales

Presents a collection of classic tales divided into such categories as bedtime tales, Aesop's fables, classic children's stories, nursery rhymes, and nonsense poems, including such stories as "Puss in Boots," "The Princess Nobody," "Old Mother Hubbard," and "The Queen of the Pirate Isle."

Tales from Shakespeare, written by Charles and Mary Lamb as an 'introduction to the study of Shakespeare', are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.Tales from King Arthur, edited by Andrew Lang, takes the reader into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table. It tells of their brave and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur for Guinevere. The most potent of the mist-enshrouded tales of adventure passed down from pre-recorded history, the Arthurian legends have as much appeal today as they did in the days of the troubadors.Tales from the Arabian Nights, also edited by Andrew Lang, tells of the beautiful Scheherazade. Her husband has threatened to kill her, so each night she diverts him with tales of fantastic adventure, leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her life to hear the ending on the morrow. Illustrated by H.J Ford, the tales include ''Aladdin', 'The Enchanted Horse', 'Sinbad the Sailor' and the great Caliph of Bagdad, Haroun-al-Raschid.Tales of Troy and Greece allow Andrew Lang to draw on his classical knowledge to retell the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, the lovely Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the famous Wooden Horse all feature in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told.

A collection of traditional and original stories and poems by such authors as Aesop and Lewis Carroll, including excerpts from "The Wind in the Willows" and "Peter Pan."

Children's Classic Stories is a timeless collection of fairytales, fables and folktales. Many you will know by heart, others you will be familiar with and some will be new to you. Charming illustrations by renowned children's artists bring to life much-loved characters such as Dick Whittington and Snow White--and introduce many new ones-- to keep you entertained time and time again. This book contains favorites such as Hansel and Gretal, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin and the Lamp to name just a few. There are tales of fairytale magic, Animals big and small, stories about boys and girls, wizards and witches, giants and genies--a wealth of entertainment for all ages.

Puts a new twist on three classic fairy tales, as Little Red, her grandmother, and the woodcutter are rewarded, Jack taunts the last remaining giant in Cornwall, and Omoline, the miller's daughter, toys with the ugly little man who wants to take her child.

Let's set off on a journey to a land long ago and far away... a world of humble heroes, clever cats, and hungry trolls... From Pinocchio to Puss in Boots, this selection of traditional folktales, myths and fables showcases almost fifty of the world's best-loved stories for children. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this enchanting collection is the perfect introduction to these timeless tales for boys and girls aged 4+. Help improve your child's reading in just 10 minutes a day with Storytime. Just 10 minutes of reading a day can... Boost Vocabulary Reading for a short period every day exposes your child to almost 1 million words per year, which helps to foster communication and understanding. Encourage Learning Reading at home is linked to better performance in spelling, comprehension and general knowledge, helping to develop important learning skills. Promote Relaxation Reading a book gives your child the quiet time they need each day to relax, and is a great way for you to spend quality time together.

A collection of fairy tales and folklore illustrated with photographs of the Muppet Babies portraying the characters.

"A celebration of one of the most important publishers of children's books, this treasury commemorates 150 years of Frederick Warne. Including rarely seen material as well as class stories and artwork, each section is introduced by four of the best-regarded children's authors and illustrators of today: Jan Pienkowski, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Paul O. Zelinsky and Eleanor Taylor"--Back cover.