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A First Book of Fairy Tales

A First Book of Fairy Tales

Mary Hoffman

In this illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favourites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk", are presented alongside some less well-known stories, such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads".
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In this beautifully illustrated book 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young chldren. Old favourites such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk" are presented alongside some less well-known stories such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads". Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple lyrical language ideal for reading aloud while Julie Downing's illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories in this collection show the consequences of greed pride and vanity but also tell of the love that grows from a kind heart and a cheerful nature. Along the way there is a wealth of magic and fun to be enjoyed!

Product Description

Title - A First Book of Fairy Tales

Edition -

Author - Mary Hoffman

ISBN 13 - 9780751328073

Imprint - Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd

Publisher - Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Date Published - 06/09/2001

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 193 x 243 x 12mm

Weight - 444 g

Languages - English