Worlds of enchantment await in this beautiful treasury, which contains the most popular fairy and folk tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, and other classic sources. In addition to such well-known stories as "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and "Little Red Riding-Hood," the book showcases lavish art from the Golden Age of Illustration, including work by Arthur Rackham, Harry Clarke, René Bull, and Eleanor Vere Boyle.

This collection of over two hundred folk and fairy tales from all over the world is the only edition that encompasses all cultures. Arranged geographically by region—West and East Europe, British Isles, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe, Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Africa, North America, the Carribean and West Indies, and Central and South America—and lovingly selected from the personal favorites of folklorists and writers, this book is a major anthology in its field. Gathered together in this wide-ranging collection are familiar classics like "Snow-White" and "Sleeping Beauty," and stories that equal them from all major cultures. Together they offer magic, adventure, laughter, reflection, vivid images, and a throng of colorful characters. More important, they offer insight into the oral traditions of different cultures and deal with universal human dilemmas that span differences of age, culture, and geography. Animal fables, proverbs, ghost stories, funny tales, and tales of enchantment provide a unique reading experience for all ages. A category index groups the tales by plot and character, e.g., humorous, supernatural, and "pourquoi" tales, married couples, enchanted sweethearts, etc. Like all great literature, these tales can be read with fascination on many levels, making Best-Loved Folktales of the World a classic and enduring collection.

These children's classics are great for kids and adults to read together! Whimsical stories are written for emergent readers.

Enjoy twenty-three of the most well-loved fairy tales in this beautifully illustrated collection, including Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel. Children everywhere will love the magic and fantasy of each classic tale and are sure to treasure this collection forever.

- a 256-page hardcover book (8 5/8" 11 1/8")- 8 stories: Beauty and the Beast; Jack and the Beanstalk; Cinderella; Pinocchio; The Little Mermaid; Snow White; Aladdin and the Magic Lamp; Sleeping Beauty

This beautifully illustrated book offers seventeen of the best-loved fairy tales belonging to the French, Danish, German and Polish cultural heritage. Written in a beautiful yet lively language, this new edition of timeless Classics has been carefully adapted to meet the expectations of today’s younger readers. Indeed, small children will welcome it with keen interest, readily making it their favorite first book of fairy tales. Amongst others, this enchanting selection includes Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, and Puss in Boots.

This sumptuous gallery gathers breathtaking artwork from rare early editions of such popular tales as "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and "The Snow Queen." More than 180 elegant images — most in full color — capture the genius of Arthur Rackham, Gustave Doré, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, Warwick Goble, Walter Crane, and others.