Synopses & Reviews
Richard Scarry is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours pouring over his books filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Whenever he was asked how old he was, Scarry would always put up one hand and laugh, saying, "five!"
In his extraordinary career, Richard Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. Richard Scarry's son, Huck, carries on his
father's work today. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Society of Illustrators in 2012.
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Richard Scarry brings his signature style to an array of beloved nursery tales
Little ones will fall in love with Richard Scarry's cherished collection of nursery tales. Featuring the classicsThe Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and many more, this treasury is full of fun and excitement and is a perfect addition to any home or school library."
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Richard Scarry illustrates a mix of well-known and obscure folk tales, from The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood to The Teeny-Tiny Woman and The Three Wishes. Characters from his Busy World populate these gently told stories, and children will delight in the rich, engaging scenes.
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A faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, with the art of master storyteller Paul Galdone, that captures the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him. Now part of the Folk Tale Classics series!
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Late one night, a very poor shoemaker cuts his last two pieces of leather and goes to bed, worried about how he will support his family. He wakes to find two exquisitely made shoes in place of the leather. They are so beautiful that a customer pays more than the asking price, and the cobbler is able to buy enough leather for another pair of shoes. The next morning, the cut leather has been turned into shoes again! Who could be giving the shoemaker this gift?and#160;and#160;Paul Galdoneandrsquo;s retelling of this fairy tale is now part of the Folk Tale Classics series. With gold-foil stamping on the cover, this is a beautiful edition of a timeless story!and#160;
About the Author
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.