Synopses & Reviews
The perfect companion to My First Nursery Stories, Ross's magical collection is guaranteed to enchant Ideal for reading aloud to young children, this humorous and imaginative collection of classic fairy tales consists of seven easy-to-read stories with hilariously detailed accompanying illustrations: "Beauty and the Beast," "Fairy Gifts," "Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sweet Porridge," "The Hedley Kow," and "The Musicians of Bremen."
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"The stories, nimbly retold, follow well-known story lines; what makes this volume appealing is Ross's artistic treatment. . . . Exaggerated characters, full of motion and fun, will hold youngsters' attention." —School Library Journal on My First Nursery Stories
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"Wonderfully illustrated collection . . . perfect for reading aloud." —Bookseller
Synopsis
The perfect companion to My First Nursery Stories, Ross's magical collection is guaranteed to enchant Ideal for reading aloud to young children, this humorous and imaginative collection of classic fairy tales consists of seven easy-to-read stories with hilariously detailed accompanying illustrations: "Beauty and the Beast," "Fairy Gifts," "Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sweet Porridge," "The Hedley Kow," and "The Musicians of Bremen."
About the Author
Tony Ross is the author and illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Centipede's 100 Shoes, I Don't Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, Three Little Kittens and Other Favorite Nursery Rhymes, and Wash Your Hands! He has received numerous awards, including the German Children's Book Prize and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize, and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.