Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.
The story follows Rapunzel, who is locked in a tower by an evil witch. With her long, magical hair, she eventually manages to communicate with a prince who helps her escape. The book captures the themes of freedom, love, and bravery that are central to the fairy tale.
"Duffy and the Devil" by Harve and Margot Zemach is a retelling of a classic Cornish folk tale. The story revolves around Duffy, a maid who strikes a deal with the devil to help her complete her spinning and knitting tasks. In return, she must guess the devil's name within a certain time frame. With vibrant illustrations by Margot Zemach, this enchanting tale captures the whimsical and often mi…
In a quaint Scandinavian village, a lazy and gluttonous cat lives with an old woman. One day, the old woman asks the cat to fetch some milk. On his way, the cat begins to eat everything and everyone in sight. He consumes an assortment of villagers, animals, and objects, growing fatter and fatter with each bite. His greed knows no bounds, and he keeps eating until he is immensely large.
The Snow Queen Gather round childern, I've a tale to tell. it begins with mirror and terrible spell. the mirror was cursed to show only bad, so all who gazed in it looked ugly and sad.
This book tells the story of a young girl named Cinderella who lives with her evil stepmother and two arrogant stepsisters. Cinderella has to do endless household chores and is often treated unfairly. However, Cinderella's life changes when a fairy comes to help her.
The story revolves around a poor miller's daughter whose father, in an attempt to gain favor with the king, claims that she can spin straw into gold.
A retelling of the Grimm tale in which an old donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, no longer wanted by their masters, set out for Bremen to become musicians.
Outlaws have too many feathers in their hats.