Fairy Tales: The best five


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"Fairy Tales - The Best Five"! This enchanting book is a collection of timeless and beloved fairy tales, perfect for children aged 4-6 years old. Step into a world of magic and wonder as you join Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Rapunzel, and Aurora on their unforgettable journeys. Each story is beautifully retold, capturing the essence of these classic tales while keeping them accessible and engaging for young readers. In "Fairy Tales - The Best Five," children will be captivated by the adventures and triumphs of these iconic princesses. They will discover the power of kindness, bravery, and true love through Snow White's encounter with the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella's magical transformation, Belle's love for a Beast, Rapunzel's escape from her tower, and Aurora's awakening by true love's kiss. The book features delightful illustrations that bring the stories to life, sparking children's imagination and immersing them in these enchanting worlds. The easy-to-read text and rhyming sentences make it an ideal choice for young readers, allowing them to develop their reading skills while enjoying these beloved tales. "Fairy Tales - The Best Five" is a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf. It will transport young readers to a realm of fairy godmothers, magical creatures, and happily ever after. So join us on this magical journey, where dreams come true and imagination knows no bounds!




The Fairy Godmother


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From the bestselling author of the Heralds of Valdemar series comes an enchanting novel. In the land of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, if you can't carry out your legendary role, life is no fairy tale.… Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella—until fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! So she set out to make a new life for herself. But breaking with "The Tradition" was no easy matter—until she got a little help from her own fairy godmother. Who promptly offered Elena a most unexpected job.… Now, instead of sleeping in the chimney, she has to deal with arrogant, stuffed-shirt princes who keep trying to rise above their place in the tale. And there's one in particular who needs to be dealt with…. Sometimes a fairy godmother's work is never done….




5 Minute Fairy Tales


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Tales of Times Past: The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault


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The fairy tales of Charles Perrault—10 timeless stories published from 1693 to 1697—have endured in the public imagination, becoming archetypes that define the genre. Told with style, sophistication, and wry humor, Perrault’s tales inspired writers and folklorists throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and were the basis for numerous popular adaptations, including the animated films of Walt Disney. Featuring all 10 of Perrault’s fairy tales—including “Little Red Riding-Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” “Little Thumbling,” and “Bluebeard”—this Top Five Classics compilation also presents all 41 engraved illustrations by Gustave Doré from his famed 1862 edition, with a new translation of Perrault’s original French texts (including the morals in verse), an informative introduction, and a detailed author biography. Meant for children, but enjoyed by readers of all ages, this illustrated edition captures the wonder, charm, humor, and fright of the original tales, in a modern translation that reflects the simple yet elegant language of Charles Perrault.




Cinderella


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When Cinderella's cruel stepmother forbids her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets unexpected help from her mice friends and her Fairy Godmother. Cinderella attends the ball as a mysterious guest and dances with the prince. At the stroke of the midnight, she loses one of her glass slippers and transforms back into a maid. Will the prince ever find her now? This storybook includes beautiful, full color art in the style of the beloved film, Cinderella.




Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls


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Here are eight forgotten fairy tales, with heroines who are not quiet and passive, but adventurous, intelligent and daring. Stories include a sleeping prince rescued by a princess, sisters who fight a goblin to rescue a bear, and a young girl who outwits a giant to save her family. A collection of feminist fairytales, forgotten over history, for the modern reader. Perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Jessie Burton's The Restless Girls and Kiran Millwood Hargrave's The Way Past Winter. Featuring gorgeous illustrations in a beautiful hardback edition, this is a perfect Christmas gift.







Hilary McKay’s Fairy Tales


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Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales is a classic fairy-tale collection to treasure. Featuring Hilary McKay's imaginative retellings of key favourites, this ten-story collection includes the much-loved tales of Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Princess and the Pea, Rumpelstiltskin, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Swan Brothers, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Hood, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Hansel and Gretel. This gorgeous collection features black-and-white line and tone illustrations throughout from the talented Sarah Gibb.




High-Five to the Hero


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What if heroes weren't always strong, silent and happier slaying monsters than talking to people? Meet 15 real heroes in this stereotype-busting follow-up to Power to the Princess.




God Beneath The Sea


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Leon Garfield and Edward Blishen retells some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children's literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to the creation of man.