A First Book of Fairy Tales

Mary Hoffman, DK

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Dorling Kindersley
17 September 2024

Myth & legend told as fiction; Children's & Educational; Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

Fourteen beautifully illustrated fairy tales, retold in a simple, lyrical style

From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this illustrated collection contains a wide range of classic fairy tale stories we know and love.

As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen, and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some lesser-known gems, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads.

Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside wonderful, world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.

By: DK
Retold by: Mary Hoffman
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9780241679623
ISBN 10: 0241679621
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 17 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children/juvenile , English as a second language , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer, born in 1945. In total, she has written over 980 books, including the Stravaganza series and the bestselling picture book, Amazing Grace.