- Hardcover: 329 pages
- Publisher: Viking Pr; Revised edition (Sep 1980)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 067079385X
- ISBN-13: 978-0670793853
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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The King in his anguish of mind consented, and the old woman led him to her little house where her daughter was sitting by the fire. She received the King as if she were expecting him, and he saw that she was certainly very beautiful; but she did not please him, and he could not look at her without a secret feeling of horror.
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A cat had made acquaintance with a mouse, and had spoken so much of the great love and friendship she felt for her, that at last the Mouse consented to live in the same house with her, and to go shares in the housekeeping. Read the first page
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fine collection of tales loaded with multicultural stories from around the world concerning fairies, fabulously illustrated by Henry Ford (any colour) guaranteed to keep the kids interested, all for a very reasonable price. What more do you want?
One of a set of colour coded fairy story collections. This book is aimed at nine to twelve year olds so not really the kind of age when they still believe in stuff like that but not too old that they won't be interested in books of this nature and old enough to read them for themselves and keep out of your hair.
I read a few of the stories myself and found them to be easy going and entertaining. They provide a good introduction to self-reading as well as an indication of lifestyles in other cultures and at different times in history.
My kids found them highly engaging and the subject matter leads onto an enthusiasm for more mature literature of a magical nature. In the days of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings you might find this volume to be an indispensable addition to their growing bookshelf. It also provides a good foundation for the appreciation of Magical Realism which so many of us enjoy as adults.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fine collection of tales loaded with multicultural stories from around the world concerning fairies, fabulously illustrated by Henry Ford (any colour) guaranteed to keep the kids interested, all for a very reasonable price. What more do you want?
One of a set of colour coded fairy story collections. This book is aimed at nine to twelve year olds so not really the kind of age when they still believe in stuff like that but not too old that they won't be interested in books of this nature and old enough to read them for themselves and keep out of your hair.
I read a few of the stories myself and found them to be easy going and entertaining. They provide a good introduction to self-reading as well as an indication of lifestyles in other cultures and at different times in history.
My kids found them highly engaging and the subject matter leads onto an enthusiasm for more mature literature of a magical nature. In the days of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings you might find this volume to be an indispensable addition to their growing bookshelf. It also provides a good foundation for the appreciation of Magical Realism which so many of us enjoy as adults.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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10 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
When I was younger my Mom used to read me a book until I fell asleep. As I grew older, I began to read myself to sleep. As things changed only one thing stayed constant, my favorite books are still Andrew Lang's Fairy books. The Yellow Fairy book is a collection of 48 fairy tales written the way they were supposed to be written. Each tale ranges in length anywhere from a couple of pages up to about 20. The tales are fairly easy reads, but they don't lose any of their appeal. The book also contains several wonderful illustrations.
Some of the stories include: The Six Swans, Story of the Emperor's New Clothes, The Crow, The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership, The Three Brothers, The Magic Ring, How to Tell a True Princes, Thumbelina, and more.
I would suggest reading this book, I love it!
Some of the stories include: The Six Swans, Story of the Emperor's New Clothes, The Crow, The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership, The Three Brothers, The Magic Ring, How to Tell a True Princes, Thumbelina, and more.
I would suggest reading this book, I love it!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A bright multicultural selection
6 April 2000
Format:Paperback
With tales such as The Blue Mountains, The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership, The Dragon and His Grandmother, Fairer-than-a-Fairy, The Flower Queen's Daughter, The Glass Axe, How To Tell a True Princess, and many others how can anyone not find this book fun to read? Once again, Lang edits a book full of fairy tales from many lands that will entertain children and adults. The black and white illustrations are also superb.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Leaving behind the well-knowns for some incredible complexity
9 Jan 2007
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What makes this particular volume of Lang's collection remarkable is its collection of quite unknown stories. While we all love "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Cinderella", there is nothing wrong with venturing for more complex stories, and that is what this volume provides.
I have not researched these, but I am under the impression that many of these stories were actually "written". I'm not sure how everyone will take that threat to oral folklore, but good fantasy is good fantasy, and I enjoy reading a fairy tale-esque story with extra complexity that still holds the same aura.
The illustrations are gorgeous, as usual, and display intricacies that fit the stories superbly.
Perhaps a more wild collection, but for that I love it all the more.
I have not researched these, but I am under the impression that many of these stories were actually "written". I'm not sure how everyone will take that threat to oral folklore, but good fantasy is good fantasy, and I enjoy reading a fairy tale-esque story with extra complexity that still holds the same aura.
The illustrations are gorgeous, as usual, and display intricacies that fit the stories superbly.
Perhaps a more wild collection, but for that I love it all the more.
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