ABANDONED. Collection of unusual fairytales for children-quirky, weird,colourful drawings. One story is about a princess whose hair keeps growing and can't be cut

[Taylor]

Children fantasy/fairy tale book. Pink cover. Really colourful and quirky/abstract drawings. Paperback. Collection of unusual fairytales. I remember one distinctly of a spoilt princess with hair that cannot stop growing or be cut in anyway. Remember another story briefly with a drawing of the sea which was quite dark and scary, some of the drawing were quite creepy. Given to me as a gift roughly 8-10 years ago. I live in wales. I will be so grateful is anyone can help me, its driving me insane!

[Lou]

The princess with growing hair makes me think of Edith Nesbit's Melisande. One of the reviews has a link to the complete text online (sans illustrations). It seems to be in a lot of collections though.

[Taylor]

Lou wrote: "The princess with growing hair makes me think of Edith Nesbit's Melisande. One of the reviews has a link to the complete text online (sans illustrations). It seems to be in a lot of c..."

I did come across Melisande when typing key words into google. I think in the book im looking for it is based on the story but it still isnt it:( Thankyou anyway!

[Adele]

This is a paperback with a pink cover that has color illustrations and includes the story Melisande:

It is a little newer than you said - first published 2009

You can look inside here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/50-Fairy-Sto...

[Taylor]

Adele wrote: "This is a paperback with a pink cover that has color illustrations and includes the story Melisande:

It is a little newer than you said - first published 2009..."

Thankyou Adele, but this still isn't it:( Its a darkish pink if I remember. The illustrations are very unusual and quite abstract compared to that. Thankyou so much for taking your time though!

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Taylor, are you still looking for this or did you find it?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

No response, moving to Abandoned.