Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.
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ONCE upon a time, there lived a brave king and his fair queen. Read the first page
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By ILONACAT
Format:Hardcover
I came across Adrienne Segur's artwork online-there are some truly lovely sites devoted to the illustrators of children's books, past and present-and was so taken with it that I ordered this book.As soon as I took it out of its packaging, my 5-year-old daughter exclaimed,"Those pictures are LOVELY!" And they are.There are pictures in colour-lovely bright tones, nothing gaudy or garish-and pictures done in exquisite dreamlike silvery tones, marvellous for evoking frost, or starlight, or the texture of a deer's skin.Each illustration has a whole page devoted to it.Some of the tales are traditional French ones-Ricky of the Tuft, Cinderella-naturally!-Green Snake, whilst others are Russian or Japanese.At the time this book was translated-I believe in the Forties or Fifties-it was unusual to have tales from different cultures in one volume.It's not at all unusual nowadays, and there are some wonderful collections of tales out there-some for the very young, some for older children and, let's face it, adults-but I don't think they will ever beat this collection for sheer beauty and magic.Both my daughter and I are entranced by it. I will certainly be buying Segur's The Snow Queen when I get the opportunity.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By "froudian"
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book as a child and treasured it for many years until it fell to bits. I am so pleased it is back in print again and have been able to give copies to my Grandchildren to enjoy.
As an artist it has had an enormous influence on my work with it's marvellous illustrations. It has also influenced other more famous artists such as Brian Froud, and puppet makers alike.
The stories are wonderful, I especially like the ones from Russia and Japan. This is undoubtedly the best Fairy Tale book you could ever wish to own, it's a must.
As an artist it has had an enormous influence on my work with it's marvellous illustrations. It has also influenced other more famous artists such as Brian Froud, and puppet makers alike.
The stories are wonderful, I especially like the ones from Russia and Japan. This is undoubtedly the best Fairy Tale book you could ever wish to own, it's a must.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am so excited to see this book in print, i loved it as a child and read from it to my children, i rarely let them hold it because it is so old and fragile.The Pictures are absolutely beautiful, the stories are fascinating and it is a book you will treasure for life.
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Great Storybook
I bought this for my nieces who loved it and are reading it over and over. A great book with lovely illustrations and stories.
Published 3 months ago by Siodh
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beautiful pictures
We bought this book for my grandaughter. The illistrations in it are beautiful and it has a lot of stories some of which I had forgotten about. Read more
Published 18 months ago by irenebates
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A little too brief..!
First of all, its a great collection of stories. But they are incredibly brief versions - Snow White and Cinderella are quite epic stories, but these versions wizz through the... Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Mr. S. Booth
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Should be edited
In my opinion, this book is ruined by the inclusion of the story 'Donkey-Skin'. As a first-time father reading this story at bedtime to my daughter, I found the incesteous... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2007 by Joe B
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