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An Illustrated Collection of Fairy Tales for Brave Children

An Illustrated Collection of Fairy Tales for Brave Children

by Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrated by Scott Plumbe

Published by: Floris Books

Imprint: Floris Books

88 Pages, 8.30 x 10.00 in, colour illustrations

Hardcover
9781782506713
Published: September 2021

$22.95

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From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears.

Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales – Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild Swans and The Three Golden Hairs – from renowned storytellers the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde and more.

Each story is enriched by atmospheric artwork from award-winning Canadian illustrator Scott Plumbe.

Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection is an ideal gift for fearless children everywhere.

-- The Spirit in the Bottle (Brothers Grimm) -- The Selfish Giant (Oscar Wilde) -- The Three Golden Hairs (Brothers Grimm) -- The Wild Swans (Hans Christian Andersen) -- Beauty and the Beast (Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont) -- Hansel and Gretel (Brothers Grimm) -- Vassilissa (Alexander Nikolayevich Afansayev)

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations. Anastasiya Archipova is an illustrator who lives in Moscow. She has illustrated many children's books, including companion volume, An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark to a poor family. He left home as a 14-year-old to seek his fortune at the theatre in Copenhagen. Andersen began writing plays and poetry before he left for Copenhagen, but it was not until 1835 that he published the first of the fairytales that would bring him international renown. Since then, his over 200 fairytales have enjoyed undiminished popularity, providing the basis for favorite American interpretations such as Disney's The Little Mermaid.

'Each tale is beautifully retold using digitally rendered ink and watercolor illustrations over pencil sketches. Stories have an easily discernable moral which centers on the negative of vices such as greed, cruelty, or wickedness. Each fable has elements of the country from which it came, adding a brief look into these lands and peoples. Pictures are an integral part of each story, beautifully drawn, and are essential in creating the mood. The storytelling style is engaging and will have young readers wanting more.'

– Youth Services Book Review, 5 Stars

An Illustrated Collection of Fairy Tales for Brave Children

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