The British Library Book of Fairy Tales

This richly researched and fascinating exploration of magical history is written by the British Library's curatorial team, containing retold classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Little Red Riding Hood, as well as some lesser known stories such as Vasilia the Beautiful, Urashima Taro and The Swineherd.

A beautiful hardback gift treasury of fairy tales from all around the world, ideal for families to read together. These stories have been written in partnership with the British Library with gorgeous cover art from the award-winning illustrator, Freya Hartas, as well as stunning colour interior artwork from other illustrators too.

Try to outsmart the Wolf with Little Red Riding Hood and laugh at the mischievous Magic Porridge Pot before being swept away to faraway lands whilst reading the Japanese fairy tale, Urashima Taro, and the traditional Russian story of Vasilia the Beautiful. The British Library Book of Fairy Tales is the perfect gift for those who love to be transported into fantastical stories that are sure to spark to imagination of the younger generation.

Contributor: Freya Hartas (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Freya Hartas

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