Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations.
Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations full of vivid detail and enchantment.
From the masterful cunning of 'Puss in Boots', to the hilarious 'Three Little Pigs', and the beauty and charm of 'Cinderella' – there is a story here for everyone. This is a timeless book of magic and adventure to be treasured by all ages. It contains classic stories such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Jack the Giant Killer', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Rapunzel', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Snow White', 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'Thumbelina'.
From the author of War Boy, War Game, After the War Was Over, and Farm Boy and the illustrator of the upcoming Platinum Jubilee picture book There Once Is a Queen.
- ISBN13 9781843652670
- Publish Date 24 October 2013 (first published 14 June 2007)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pavilion Books
- Imprint Pavilion Children's Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 168
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk