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A First Book of Fairy Tales and Myths Box Set
Two beautifully illustrated books about myths and fairy tales combined in one slipcase to make the perfect gift for young children. Features 28 stories in all.
This lovely two-volume set is a collection of 14 well-known myths and legends and 14 classic fairy tales from around the world. A First Book of Myths includes classics such as the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda, How Butterflies Began, and the Crocodile and the Baby. Perfect for reading aloud, Mary Hoffman's lively narratives and the delightful illustrations capture the amazing worlds full of gods and monsters. In A First Book of Fairy Tales , Mary retells 14 classic children's fairy tales, including favorites such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Little Mermaid. The charming illustrations throughout bring the best-loved fairy tale characters and events to life. Plus, the attractive slipcase package makes this a perfect gift.
This lovely two-volume set is a collection of 14 well-known myths and legends and 14 classic fairy tales from around the world. A First Book of Myths includes classics such as the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda, How Butterflies Began, and the Crocodile and the Baby. Perfect for reading aloud, Mary Hoffman's lively narratives and the delightful illustrations capture the amazing worlds full of gods and monsters. In A First Book of Fairy Tales , Mary retells 14 classic children's fairy tales, including favorites such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Little Mermaid. The charming illustrations throughout bring the best-loved fairy tale characters and events to life. Plus, the attractive slipcase package makes this a perfect gift.
- GenresChildrens
160 pages, Hardcover
Published March 13, 2018
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D.K. Publishing
10.3k books2,114 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
Source: Wikipedia.
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June 19, 2020
This exciting and beautiful collection of most loved fairy tales (as old as time), myths and legends from all over the world are well narrated with excellent illustrations, which brings out the characters live and engages the reader. These stories are written in simplified language which makes easy to read and enjoy the imagination while going through it.
March 8, 2021
This is a book set of two - Myths and Fairy Tales - we got them the summer that we did potty training, so these books were read over and over on the toilet.
I don't love the messages or images in the books, but here we are, a year on, and Little Man still loves them and will frequently pick them from the shelf. He pronounces it "Miffs," which kills me.
His favorite myth: Andromeda
His favorite fairy tale: The Selfish Giant
I don't love the messages or images in the books, but here we are, a year on, and Little Man still loves them and will frequently pick them from the shelf. He pronounces it "Miffs," which kills me.
His favorite myth: Andromeda
His favorite fairy tale: The Selfish Giant
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews