Illustrated Fairy Tales

A multicultural collection of traditional tales from Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.

Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.

Seven Seas is proud to present this collection of princess stories drawn from the world's storytelling traditions. These timeless stories have been retold and reinvented over and over throughout the years, in books, movies, and animation. For many readers, this volume will be an introduction to the stories in their original form, as told by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others.From the familiar to the obscure, these fifteen classic stories are a gateway into a world of magic, danger, and romance. The book includes classics like "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" and lesser-known tales like "Snow White and Rose Red" and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses." Each story features a princess, or a girl who becomes a princess through her kindness, determination, or compassion. New manga-style illustrations from Shiei, illustrator of Seven Seas' edition of Pride and Prejudice add to the enchantment of this beautiful collection.The following stories are included in this edition:Beauty and the BeastCinderella, or the Little Glass SlipperThe Sleeping Beauty in the WoodRapunzelSnowdropSnow-White and Rose-RedThe Frog-PrinceRumpelstiltskinThe Twelve Dancing PrincessesThe Princess and the PeaLittle ThumbelinaThe Little MermaidThe Snow QueenThe Tale of Princess KaguyaAladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

A stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales featuring children who show true courage and face their fears

Two hundred years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens. This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs: The Princess and the Frog, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin and dozens more. Each tale is brought to life with radiant, faithful pictures from Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, which are sure to fire any child's imagination.

Presents retellings of some familiar fairy tales, including "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Nightingale," and "Thumbelina."

Presents a collection of tales, including "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "Sinbad the Seaman," "The Third Kalandar's Tale," and "The Tale of the Ensorcelled Prince."