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A collection of tales of magic, princesses and princes, wicked giants, and peasants, to awaken the child to the power of his heart.

This volume of the Golden Age of Illustration Series contains Hans Christian Andersen's most famous tale 'The Ugly Duckling', first published in May of 1859. This classic fairy tale has been continuously in print in different editions since its first publication, with many, many, different artists illustrating the story over the years. This edition features a beautiful collection of the best of that art, taken from the likes of Arthur Rackham, W....

This volume of the Golden Age of Illustration Series contains Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Red Shoes' was first published in April of 1845. This classic fairy tale has been continuously in print in different editions since its first publication, with many, many, different artists illustrating the story over the years. This edition features a beautiful collection of the best of that art, taken from the likes of Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Harry...

This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most...

The tales in the Grey Fairy Book are derived from many countries-Lithuania, various parts of Africa, Germany, France, Greece, and other regions of the world. They have been translated and adapted by Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Lang, Miss Eleanor Sellar, Miss Blackley, and Miss Lang. 'The Three Sons of Hali' is from the last century 'Cabinet des Fées,' a very large collection. The French author may have had some Oriental original before him in parts; at all events...

An amazing assortment of twenty-three stories and ten "short shorts" comprise this popular selection. More than merely entertaining, Tar Heel Ghosts captures the "spirit" of North Carolina's past. North Carolina's ghost stories have infinite variety. There are mountainous ghosts and seafaring ghosts; colonial ghosts and modern ghosts; gentle ghosts and roistering ghosts; delicate lady ghosts and fishwife ghosts; home ghosts and ghosts that just want...

"Tales of The Friendly Forest" is a colorfully illustrated collection of fairy tales for children. The book contains ten instructive fairy stories about the adventures of kind and funny inhabitants of the forest: the traveling Hedgehog, the hare Turbo, the wolf Straight Tail and other great beasts. These tales teach the children friendship, humanity and respect to each other, the ability to perceive everything in positive manner and create good mood. Published...

Excerpt: ""Scritch-scratch, scritch-scratch," went a noise in the woods not very far away from the pond where Doctor Muskrat was telling a story to Nibble Rabbit and Stripes Skunk. Nibble's ears flew up; the doctor got ready to dive; Stripes hunched himself up and peered anxiously over his shoulder because the sound came from the only direction where he knew of a hole to hide in. The willows, where he first lived, were over on the far side of the...

Annabelle is an eight-year-old girl, who believes in fairies. One day, whilst she was having a tea party with her teddy bears in her playhouse, a fairy called Tuppence suddenly appeared in front of Annabelle. After they both formed a friendship, Tuppence took her to meet the fairy queen in the Fairy Kingdom. But, their friendship had only just begun when tragedy struck! Just outside the Fairy Kingdom, a Unicorn had been, captured by a horde of goblins....

This is a ghoulishly fun story about how being a good friend and being a good person can lead to much, much more. The reader will meet a boy not having an easy go at things; he is outnumbered and having a tough time. He is a smart, funny, and kind kid, who is a bit gangly and unsure of his place in the world. Little did he know he would become friends with a beautiful mummy who has it all going for her. Do not be, fooled by her soft outer coating;...