Authentic retellings of twelve familiar and well-loved fairy tales, gorgeously illustrated.
With a poet's ear and deep respect for the magic at the heart of our most resonant fairy tales, acclaimed author Berlie Doherty casts a sumptuous spell. Her masterful and authentic retellings of twelve treasured tales are well-matched by Jane Ray's evocative illustrations. Teeming with rich colors, golden trim patterns, silhouettes, and symbols, these pictures—like the timeless stories they interpret—are to be pored over and cherished. Enjoy these beloved tales and enter a haunting world of magic and enchantment.
Stories Included:
- Cinderella (Ashputtel)
- The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest
- Beauty and the Beast
- Rumpelstiltskin
- Rapunzel
- Snow White (Snowdrop)
- Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp
- Little Red Riding Hood
- The Firebird
- Hansel and Gretel
- The Frog Prince
- The Wild Swans
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