A First Book of Fairy Tales

Author DK
Retold by Mary Hoffman
Enjoy fourteen beautifully illustrated fairytales, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children.

This collection of famous fairytales from around the world will delight both kids and adults, featuring familiar favorites like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as lesser-known gems such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads.

A First Book of Fairy Tales contains fourteen classic tales accompanied by magical illustrations that are known and loved around the world by many. Adults can enjoy introducing little ones to their favorites and reading these fairytales as the perfect bedtime story.

This exciting fairytale book for children offers:

- Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way.
- Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children’s books.
- Classic tales that are known around the world, full of magic kingdoms, enchanted animals, and determined heroes.

Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of tales are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of fairytales and folklore.

More in the series

If you loved A First Book of Fairy Tales, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Myths? Children can learn about famous myths and legends from all over the globe, going back in time to ancient China and ancient Greece.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Enjoy fourteen beautifully illustrated fairytales, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children.

This collection of famous fairytales from around the world will delight both kids and adults, featuring familiar favorites like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as lesser-known gems such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads.

A First Book of Fairy Tales contains fourteen classic tales accompanied by magical illustrations that are known and loved around the world by many. Adults can enjoy introducing little ones to their favorites and reading these fairytales as the perfect bedtime story.

This exciting fairytale book for children offers:

- Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way.
- Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children’s books.
- Classic tales that are known around the world, full of magic kingdoms, enchanted animals, and determined heroes.

Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of tales are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of fairytales and folklore.

More in the series

If you loved A First Book of Fairy Tales, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Myths? Children can learn about famous myths and legends from all over the globe, going back in time to ancient China and ancient Greece.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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