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The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

Peter Malone, vivian-french-illustrated-by-peter-malone

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The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

by Peter Malone, vivian-french-illustrated-by-peter-malone   |  Ages 6-9
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The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales
The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

Classic fairy tales beautifully illustrated.

If you're fond of revisiting the timeless charm of fairy tales, this book is a delightful treat. The illustrations are enchanting, adding a fresh layer of magic to each story. It's perfect for bedtime reading sessions with the young ones or for anyone who wishes to be whisked away into a world of princes, princesses, and happy-ever-afters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

by Peter Malone, vivian-french-illustrated-by-peter-malone   |  Ages 6-9
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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ISBN: 9780753403945
Authors: Peter Malone, vivian-french-illustrated-by-peter-malone
Publisher: Gardners Books
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy, Classics, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 20 readers)

Description

Prepare to be spellbound by Vivian French's enthralling retellings of such favorites as Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella! Peter Malone's captivating illustrations make this sumptuous collection an indispensable addition to any child's bookshelf.
 

Classic fairy tales beautifully illustrated.

If you're fond of revisiting the timeless charm of fairy tales, this book is a delightful treat. The illustrations are enchanting, adding a fresh layer of magic to each story. It's perfect for bedtime reading sessions with the young ones or for anyone who wishes to be whisked away into a world of princes, princesses, and happy-ever-afters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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