My book of Old-Time Fairy Tales invites readers into a magical world filled with heroes and heroines, elves and fairies, princes and orges. These seventeen stories will delight both children and adults.

A bored boy's world is suddenly populated by three house-building pigs, a girl wearing a red hood, and other familiar nursery characters.

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".

SUMMARY: Presents the texts of twenty-four well-known fairy tales as they were first printed in English and summarizes the history of each title, especially from the textual point of view.

Enchanting and magic worlds are only a moment away with these stunning treasury titles. These illustrated stories, songs, and rhymes have been adapted from traditional sources. Little faces will light up as they discover these timeless classics and come to love the well-know characters who have delighted children for generations.

Seven classic fairy tales, imaginatively retold and illustrated with specially commissioned paper-cut constructions

Retells the stories of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Rapunzel" with illustrations featuring Barbie and Ken dolls in the leading roles.