the atlas of classic tales
The Atlas of Classic Tales
Every fairy tale tells the story of a path, a quest, a journey: The Snow Queen, The Jungle Book and Puss in Boots. In the second volume of the Atlas of Fairy tales, the maps that are used to narrate these and other incredible adventures make it possible for the reader to observe the magical kingdoms from above in one incredible glance. Each of the eight fairy tales has its own colourful, detailed map of the story's location reproduced by the imaginative pen of Claudia Bordin.
2144 Руб.
Potter Beatrix Selected Tales from Beatrix Potter
A wonderful collection of four of the most popular classic Beatrix Potter tales presented in a luxurious padded format. Selected tales include "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan, " and "The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" and features original stunning artwork throughout.
523 Руб.
Hawthorne Nathaniel Twice-Told Tales III
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Haunted Mind", "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", "The Vision of the Fountain" and other tales.
455 Руб.
Southgate Vera The Three Billy Goats Gruff
This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.
686 Руб.
Hawthorne Nathaniel Twice-Told Tales IV
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales IV is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Shaker Brida", "The White Old Maid" and other tales.
851 Руб.
Hawthorne N. Twice-Told Tales III = Дважды рассказанные истории III: на англ.яз
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Haunted Mind", "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", "The Vision of the Fountain" and other tales.
314 Руб.
Hawthorne N. Twice-Told Tales III = Дважды рассказанные истории III: на англ.яз
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Haunted Mind", "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", "The Vision of the Fountain" and other tales.
314 Руб.
Andersen Hans Christian Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales includes many of his classic stories. He began writing his original fairy tales in 1835 but he did not see particular success with them until they were translated and published in English beginning 1845. Includes classic tales such as The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes and The Tinderbox
2838 Руб.
Birds and Beasts. Enchanting Tales of India
Bumbling flying elephants, the demon serpent, a brash peacock, crafty jackals, a curious leopard, and even an evil, shape-shifting jinn, all make an appearance in this delightful collection of tales from India. Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively retold, Birds and Beasts, takes the reader on a fantastical journey into the wild and wonderful world of magical beasts and whimsical animals. These tales are drawn from classic texts, such as the Hitopadesha, the Kathasaritsagara, the Puranas, and the Quran. They include oral tales from Ladakh, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, and tribal folklore as well. Sourced from classic texts and collections of folk tales that date as far back as the 11th century, the stories range from the unusual to the familiar and bound to stir the imagination of every child. This title is the second in a series - the first being Mischief & Magic, a collection of magical tales from across India.
2597 Руб.
Steel F. A. English Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are written both to entertain and to educate. Published in the shadow of the First World War, F. A. Steel's retellings of forty-one English fairy tales form a classic collection of stories, ranging from the familiar - 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Little Red Riding-Hood' and 'The Three Little Pigs' - to the perhaps less well known - 'The Black Bull of Norroway', 'Nix Nought Nothing' and 'The Red Ettin'. Originally published in 1918, it reflects the nationalistic concerns of the period. Steel takes the reader on a journey, from Cornwall to Bamburgh Castle via a palace by the sea, as well as high into the sky, where a giant lives. The magical tales in English Fairy Tales are brought to life by one of the best-known illustrators of the time, Arthur Rackham. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
2724 Руб.
Lamb Charles and Mary Tales from Shakespeare
Tales from Shakespeare is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel of Shakespeare's language and the tales are classic literature in their own right.
1937 Руб.
Garner Alan Collected Folk Tales
From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service The definitive collection of traditional British folk tales, selected and retold by the renowned Alan Garner. Following on from the fiftieth anniversary of Alan Garner's seminal fantasy classic, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, this beautifully produced hardback collects all of Alan's folk tales, told with his unique storytelling skill and inimitably clear voice. Essential reading for young and old alike, and a book to be treasured.
3370 Руб.
Rumpelstiltskin
This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Rumpelstiltskin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. Retold by Vera Southgate.
493 Руб.
Hawthorne N. Twice-Told Tales IV = Дважды рассказанные истории IV: на англ.яз
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales IV is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Shaker Brida", "The White Old Maid" and other tales.
619 Руб.
Hawthorne N. Twice-Told Tales IV = Дважды рассказанные истории IV: на англ.яз
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales IV is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Shaker Brida", "The White Old Maid" and other tales.
619 Руб.
The Magic Porridge Pot
This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Magic Porridge Pot is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. Retold by Vera Southgate.
1210 Руб.