by French Vivian (Author), Fisher Chris (Author)
Eight beguiling stories in the fairy-tale tradition by a leading story teller. Discover how a tabby cat and a court jester help a young lord to choose between power, riches and love. Read about the small thistle who, alone among all the beautiful flowers of the garden, has the wisdom and courage to help a childless king and queen. Follow the contrasting fortunes of the Little Beekeeper and her rude and foolish older brothers. Take a fantastical quest to the other side of Nowhere...Thoughtful and beguiling, these eight original stories in the fairy tale tradition have the resonance of much-loved classics, confirming Vivian French as one of the most imaginative and gifted storytellers of our times.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 159
Edition: New
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 06 Aug 2001
ISBN 10: 0744582342
ISBN 13: 9780744582345
Book Overview: Vivian French's picture books include A Song for Little Toad , which was shortlisted for Smarties Book Prize, and Caterpillar Caterpillar , which was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award.