Synopses & Reviews
A magical collection of magical tales, chock-full of witches, princesses, princes, and fairies. Seven enchanting stories, set in such romantic faraway places as India, Egypt, Spain, and Japan, span the ages, taking in ancient folktales as well as contemporary offerings. Jewel-toned illustrations complement the works of such authors as Jane Yolen, Joan Aiken, and Vivian French.
About the Author
Sally Grindey is the award-winning author of over a dozen picture books including Shhh! (Andersen), winner of the UK's Children's Book Award, I Don't Want To (Little, Brown), and Wake Up Dad (Doubleday). Her novel Spilled Water won the 2004 Smarties Prize. Her titles for Kingfisher include The Kingfisher Book of Magical Tales.
Table of Contents
The paper garden / Tony Ramsay -- Dancing in the air / Joan Aiken -- The prince with three fates / retold by Ann Turnbull -- The Queen of the Bees / Vivian French -- The witch's ride / Jane Yolen -- The snake princess / Jamila Gavin -- Chantelle, the princess who could not sing / Joyce Dunbar.