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Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales
Hardback
Main Details
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Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Foreman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:168 | Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 166 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781843652670
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers
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Imprint |
Pavilion Children's Books
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Publication Date |
24 October 2013 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations. Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations full of vivid detail and enchantment. From the masterful cunning of 'Puss in Boots', to the hilarious 'Three Little Pigs', and the beauty and charm of 'Cinderella' - there is a story here for everyone. This is a timeless book of magic and adventure to be treasured by all ages. It contains classic stories such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Jack the Giant Killer', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Rapunzel', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Snow White', 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'Thumbelina'. From the author of War Boy, War Game, After the War Was Over, and Farm Boy and the illustrator of the upcoming Platinum Jubilee picture book There Once Is a Queen.
Author Biography
Michael Foreman is one of the world's best-loved children's book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children's authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.
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