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A First Book of Fairy Tales
Hardback
Main Details
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A First Book of Fairy Tales
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mary Hoffman
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Illustrated by Julie Downing
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:80 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 200 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781405315531
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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| Imprint |
DK Children
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| Publication Date |
3 August 2006 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
From Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this beautifully illustrated anthology contains a range of the classic fairy tale stories any child would love to grow up reading. As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen and Jack and the Beanstalk, DK's A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some wonderful stories that you might not know, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Introduce your little one to the characters that enchanted you as a child and the nostalgic stories you could not put down! Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple language, ideal for reading or hearing aloud, while Julie Downing's stunning illustrations bring the characters to life, so children can follow and enjoy the fairy tales through the pictures. If your child loves disney and their princesses such as Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, or if they love stories about giants and spells, this children's book would make the perfect gift for them! Step inside this fairy tale kingdom and get ready for some magic!
Author Biography
Mary Hoffman is a popular children's author with more than 90 books to her name. Her unique observations bring vitality and humour to each of her stories, including A First Bible Story Book (available in DK's A First Bible Story Book and A First Book of Prayers), Amazing Grace, A Twist in the Tail, and Song of the Earth.
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