Little Book of Fairy Tales

by Verónica Uribe, Gisela Arevalo (Illustrations)

Little Book of Fairy Tales is the second volume in the Little Book series and includes best-loved fairy tales such as "Puss in Boots," "Sleeping Beauty" and "Rumpelstiltskin" as well as less familiar but equally intriguing stories – "The Seven Ravens", "The Three Feathers" and "Bearskin."

Verónica Uribe’s versions of these tales are based on collections by the Brothers Grimm, from nineteenth century Germany, and those of Charles Perrault, from late seventeenth century France, as well as numerous other sources. The result is a lively and refreshing retelling of many traditional stories.

In her selection of tales and emphasis on certain passages, Uribe was guided by Bruno Bettelheim’s The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales, which describes the elements in fairy tales most important for a child’s emotional development. Uribe also includes fascinating notes at the end of the book describing the origin and history of each tale and how different versions vary.

Beautifully retold and vibrantly illustrated, this collection will delight readers coming to these fairy tales for the very first time as well as those with treasured memories of them.

132 pages, Hardcover

First published February 13, 2004

About the author

Born in Santiago de Chile. She is a journalist by profession, recognized publisher of children's books and founder of the Ekaré publisher. She has published numerous adaptations of stories and verses of Creole, Indian and European traditions, some of which have been translated into other languages. Author of several books, including: The buzzer mosquito, Diego and the magical lemons, Diego and pirate ship, Diego and the great flying kite.

Nació en Santiago de Chile. Es periodista de profesión, reconocida editora de libros para niños y fundadora de la editorial Ekaré. Ha publicado numerosas adaptaciones de cuentos y versos de la tradición criolla, indígena y europea, algunas de las cuales han sido traducidas a otros idiomas. Autora de varios libros, entre ellos: El mosquito zumbador, Diego y los limones mágicos, Diego y el barco pirata y Diego y la gran cometa voladora.

Reviews

[Virginia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave it a 3.75. If you want to see the full unwrapping and review check out my Birthday Book Advent Gift playlist on my Ginny's Two Cents YouTube channel. This is Day 13.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute. The storys aren't very detailed, but thats the point. Some of the storys are classics, others ones I have never heard of. Small in size and easy to read so really great for any kids who like to bring books when they go places (such as my toddler neighbor, whose book this is)