Verity Fairy: Snow White


Book Description

This delightful ebook with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Snow White fairy tale with a twist. In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Snow White while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Snow White, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! It's a spellbinding behind-the-scenes look at the battle between Snow White and her evil stepmother, with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust. Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humour makes Verity Fairy and Snow White a captivating ebook to share.




Verity Fairy and Cinderella


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Rediscover the classic fairy tale Cinderella with a fun new twist! This charming early learning book will make storytime entertaining and delightful! It retells the beloved story of Cinderella from the perspective of Verity. Little ones can explore the Fairy Tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. Inside the pages of this charming nursery book, you'll discover: - A simple and easy-to-understand approach to well-known fairy tales told with a new twist. - Evocative, narrative text by author and literary agent Caroline Wakeman. - A colorful map of Verity's Fairy Tale Kingdom. - A glossary to help first readers learn the new words they have read. - A fun, interactive quiz to remind children what they have seen and learned throughout the book. - Magical illustrations by up-and-coming illustrator Amy Zhing. Rediscover the wonderful story of Cinderella - a young girl, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, who finds out that dreams really can come true. See how this classic story unfolds from Verity's perspective. Youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends as they fight against evil. Will everyone live happily ever after? This social development book gently encourages conversation around the difference between right and wrong and the importance of telling the truth. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does - she tells the truth ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy and Cinderella a perfect gift for children. This captivating first storybook series from DK encourages preschool learning. It's perfect for parents who want to introduce their children to popular fairy tales in a fun, fresh way. More books include Verity Fairy and Snow White, Verity Fairy and Cinderella and Verity Fairy and Rapunzel.




Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty


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Discover the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, like never before! Let your little fairy princess rediscover the story of Sleeping Beauty while exploring the Fairy Tale Kingdom – a place where all of the famous fairy tales coexist and intertwine. Inside the pages of this charming nursery book, you’ll discover: • A simple and easy-to-understand approach to well-known and well-loved fairy tales told with a new twist • Evocative, narrative text by author and literary agent Caroline Wakeman • A colorful map of Verity’s Fairy Tale Kingdom • A glossary to help first readers learn the new words they have read • A fun, interactive quiz to remind children what they have seen and learned throughout the book • Magical illustrations by up-and-coming illustrator Amy Zhing Sleeping Beauty, though not as you’ve heard it before This enchanting early learning book retells the beloved fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, with a twist! Youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends as they fight against evil. Children will love flipping through the pages of this captivating first book to find out if everyone lives happily ever after! This social development book also teaches children the importance of telling the truth. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! Gorgeous characters, simple text, and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty a captivating book to share. A perfect gift for young children to enjoy, it will spark curiosity and imagination, while gently encouraging conversation around the difference between right and wrong. It’s ideal for preschool learning. Don’t let the fun stop - there are more titles to try! Treasure storytime with your little one! This wonderful series from DK is perfect for parents who want to introduce their kids to popular fairy tales in a fun, fresh way. More books include Verity Fairy and Snow White, Verity Fairy and Cinderella, and Verity Fairy and Rapunzel.




Verity Fairy: Rapunzel


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Discover the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, like never before! This wonderful early learning book retells the well-loved fairy tale Rapunzel with a new twist — from Verity’s perspective. Verity tells the truth ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! Inside the pages of this charming nursery book, you’ll discover: • A simple and easy-to-understand approach to well-known fairy tales told with a new twist. • Evocative, narrative text by author and literary agent Caroline Wakeman. • A colorful map of Verity’s Fairy Tale Kingdom. • A glossary to help first readers learn the new words they have read. • A fun, interactive quiz to remind children what they have seen and learned throughout the book. • Magical illustrations by up-and-coming illustrator Amy Zhing. Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Think again! In this captivating first storybook, children can rediscover Rapunzel while exploring the Fairy Tale Kingdom — a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. Little ones will love following Verity and her fairy friends as they fight against evil and make sure everyone lives happily ever after. This social development book teaches children the importance of telling the truth and the difference between right and wrong. Verity means truth, and she shows youngsters that truth should always prevail, no matter what. Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy and Rapunzel a wonderful gift for children ages 5-7 years! It also encourages preschool learning. Treasure storytime with your little one! This wonderful series from DK is perfect for parents who want to introduce their children to popular fairy tales in a fun, fresh way. More books include Verity Fairy and Snow White, Verity Fairy and Cinderella, and Verity Fairy and Rapunzel.




Verity Fairy and Snow White


Book Description

Discover the classic fairy tale, Snow White, like never before! Let your little fairy princess rediscover the story of Snow White while exploring the Fairy Tale Kingdom – a place where all of the famous fairy tales coexist and intertwine. Inside the pages of this charming nursery book, you’ll discover: • A simple and easy-to-understand approach to well-known and well-loved fairy tales told with a new twist • Evocative, narrative text by author and literary agent Caroline Wakeman • A colorful map of Verity’s Fairy Tale Kingdom • A glossary to help first readers learn the new words they have read • A fun, interactive quiz to remind children what they have seen and learned throughout the book • Magical illustrations by up-and-coming illustrator Amy Zhing This enchanting early learning book retells the beloved fairy tale, Snow White, with a twist! Youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends as they fight against evil. Children will love flipping through the pages of this captivating first book to find out if everyone lives happily ever after! This social development book also teaches children the importance of telling the truth. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! Gorgeous characters, simple text, and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy and Snow White a captivating book to share. A perfect gift for young children to enjoy, it will spark curiosity and imagination, while gently encouraging conversation around the difference between right and wrong. It’s ideal for preschool learning. Treasure storytime with your little one! This wonderful series from DK is perfect for parents who want to introduce their kids to popular fairy tales in a fun, fresh way. More books include Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty, Verity Fairy and Cinderella, and Verity Fairy and Rapunzel.




The Last Adventure of Constance Verity


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Constance Verity has been saving the world since she was seven, and she’s sick of it. She sets off on one last adventure to reset her destiny and become the one thing she’s never been: ordinary. Ever since she was granted a wish at birth by her fairy godmother, Constance Verity has become the world’s great adventurer. She is a master of martial arts, a keen detective, and possesses a collection of strange artifacts. Constance has spent the past twenty-eight years saving the world, and she’s tired of it. All she wants is to work in an office and date a nice, normal guy. And she’s figured a way out. The only problem is that saving the world is Constance’s destiny. She’s great at it, and there are forces at work to make sure she stays in the job. Then again, it’s also her destiny to have a glorious death.




House of Salt and Sorrows


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Get swept away by this “haunting” (Bustle) YA novel about twelve beautiful sisters living on an isolated island estate who begin to mysteriously die one by one. This dark and atmospheric fairy tale inspired story is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. "Step inside a fairy tale." —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed. Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor with her sisters and their father and stepmother. Once there were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls' lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last--the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge--and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods. Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that her sister's deaths were no accidents. The girls have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn't sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who--or what--are they really dancing with? When Annaleigh's involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it's a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family--before it claims her next. House of Salt and Sorrows is a spellbinding novel filled with magic and the rustle of gossamer skirts down long, dark hallways. Be careful who you dance with... And don't miss Erin Craig's Small Favors, a mesmerizing and chilling novel about dark wishes and even darker dreams.




Illusive Wishes


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Ever since becoming disowned by his family, the person who matters most to Isaac is his best friend. Unfortunately, said best friend is trapped inside a mirror. For two years, Isaac has traveled various kingdoms with Penn at his side, searching for clues to break the curse and earning money however he can. When offered a job as an escort for a lavish party at the Embedded Palace-a place teeming with wealth and potential magic-Isaac is quick to accept. For the friend he's fallen in love with, he'll do anything. Being stuck in a mirror is one thing, but for Penn, it's even more humiliating because they're a fairy who should have been able to avoid the curse. Whatever the curse is. They can't quite remember. If only they had been a storybook Prince Charming instead of a useless fairy, life would have been better. But with a sweet, kind, and alluring friend like Isaac helping them, they refuse to give up. As soon as the pair arrive at the Embedded Palace, buried memories start surfacing, darker than either of them ever imagined. With a misanthropic knight who has ties to fairies, cursed apples, a queen seeking an enchanted mirror, and a hunter obsessed with Isaac, the inseparable best friends find themselves being pulled apart. Maybe not even a Prince Charming can save the day, but Penn and Isaac will do anything to make their deepest wish come true-to be with each other. --- Illusive Wishes is a full-length, standalone novel in the Dithered Hearts series.




Brother Grimm


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A girl's body lies, posed, on the pale sand of a Hamburg beach, a message concealed in her hand. 'I have been underground, and now it is time for me to return home...' Jan Fabel, of the Hamburg murder squad, struggles to interpret the twisted imagery of a dark and brutal mind. Four days later, a man and a woman are found deep in woodland, their throats slashed deep and wide, the names 'Hansel' and 'Gretel', in the same, tiny, obsessively neat writing, rolled tight and pressed into their hands. It becomes clear that each new crime is a grisly reference to folk stories collected almost two hundred years ago by the Brothers Grimm. The hunt is on for a serial killer who is exploring the darkest, most fundamental fears hidden in ancient fairy tales. A predator who kills and then disappears into the shadows. A monster we all learned to fear in childhood.




Dithered Hearts


Book Description

A gender-confused farmer desperate to reclaim her farm and escape her stepparents' abuse. A closeted prince more interested in helping his people than finding a bride. A fairy godfather with a ton of secrets and no powers. In this diverse fairy tale, everyone is searching for a happy ending.The masquerade ball to find Prince Longhollow's future bride might be Cynthia Lynah's best chance at getting her family farm back. If she can marry him, she'll have all the money and power she needs. Her newly discovered fairy godfather is ready to help her, but his magic can't do anything to stop her heart from falling for two women she shouldn't be attracted to--her stepsisters. In the midst of her flirtations, she causes her fairy godfather to lose his magic and stirs trouble for the prince desperate to save his nation from a famine.Everyone gets a chance to be the hero of their story, but happy endings seem impossible when they need more than magic to make them happen.