Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales

Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales

by Michael Foreman (Adapter)

Synopsis

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 Cinderella , Jack and the Beanstalk , Jack the Giant Killer , Little Red Riding Hood , Puss in Boots , Rapunzel , Sleeping Beauty , Snow White , The Emperor's New Clothes , Three Little Pigs , and Thumbelina .

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
Published: 14 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 1843650991
ISBN 13: 9781843650997
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Blends humour, sadness and romance in the retellings of classic stories for children. This book, containing watercolour illustrations, features classic stories such as Cinderella , Jack and the Beanstalk , Jack the Giant Killer , Little Red Riding Hood , Puss in Boots , Sleeping Beauty , Snow White , The Emperor's New Clothes , and others.

Media Reviews
What Arthur Rackham did early in the last century for children's books, Michael Foreman is doing for those of today - Scotland on Sunday
Author Bio
Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children's books, and has collaborated with Terry Jones on all of his books for children. He also writes and illustrates his own books, including War Boy and War Game - winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively - and After the War was Over. More recently he has illustrated The Knight and the Squire and The Lady and the Squire, both by Terry Jones. He has also illustrated the classic stories Peter Pan and Wendy, The Wind in the Willows and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, all published by Chrysalis Children's Books. Michael lives in London and St. Ives, Cornwall.