| The McElderry Book of Grimms' Fairy Tales Contributor(s): Pirotta, Saviour (Retold by), Clark, Emma Chichester (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1416917985 ISBN-13: 9781416917984 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2006 Annotation: Enter a magical world of beautiful princesses, handsome princes, goblins, faeries, and dwarves. Here are ten of the most loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm in one wickedly entertaining volume. From that odd little man with the strange name, Rumpelstiltskin, to that slimy green frog who -- when kissed -- becomes a handsome prince, to brave Rapunzel, imprisoned high in her tower, this is a book full of wonder. Saviour Pirotta's spirited, contemporary language is perfect for reading aloud. Emma Chichester Clark's illustrations glow with humor and mischief, capturing the loveliness and spookiness of these eternally enchanted tales. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 2005058406 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 9.8" W x 10.5" (2.10 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 124247 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Enter a magical world of beautiful princesses, handsome princes, goblins, faeries, and dwarves. Here are ten of the most loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm in one wickedly entertaining volume. From that odd little man with the strange name, Rumpelstiltskin, to that slimy green frog who -- when kissed -- becomes a handsome prince, to brave Rapunzel, imprisoned high in her tower, this is a book full of wonder. Saviour Pirotta's spirited, contemporary language is perfect for reading aloud. Emma Chichester Clark's illustrations glow with humor and mischief, capturing the loveliness and spookiness of these eternally enchanted tales. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pirotta, Saviour: - Saviour Pirotta is an award-winning author of many books for children. Before he became a full-time writer, he was a storyteller. He lives in England.Clark, Emma Chichester: - Emma Chichester Clark is the award-winning illustrator of more than forty collections and picture books, including Michael Morpurgo's The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables. She is also the author and illustrator of Follow the Leader! She lives in London, England. |