Synopses & Reviews
'Prepare to be spellbound by Vivian French\'s enthralling retellings of such favorites as Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella! Peter Malone\'s captivating illustrations make this sumptuous collection an indispensable addition to any child\'s bookshelf.'
Synopsis
The author of "Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlor" now presents enthralling retellings of "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Beauty and the Beast", and other fairy tale favorites. Malone's captivating illustrations make this sumptuous collection an indispensable addition to any child's bookshelf. Full color.
About the Author
'Vivian French is a renowned author and storyteller. A tireless lecturer in Children\'s Literature in both the U.K. and U.S., Vivian says that the most exciting aspects in her work are \'developing new ideas with illustrators then visiting schools and talking to children\'. Vivian is the author of Caterpillar, Caterpillar, It\'s a Go-to-the-Park Day, Little Tiger Goes Shopping, Once Upon A Time, One Ballerina Two, and Under the Moon.'