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Cover of An Illustrated Treasury of Grimms Fairy Tales Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and many more classic stor...

An Illustrated Treasury of Grimms Fairy Tales Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and many more classic stor...

by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Book Details

Publisher:Floris Books
Published:2013
Pages:224
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0863159478

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Two hundred years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens. This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs: The Princess and the Frog, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin and dozen

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated collection brings together thirty essential fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, offering a treasury of classic stories that have captivated young listeners for generations. Children will encounter timeless characters like a princess with golden hair, a good-hearted but foolish lad, and helpful elves, all navigating worlds where magic feels tangibly real. The narratives, including foundational tales like "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Rumpelstiltskin," are presented with a richness that honors their folkloric origins. This volume provides a perfect introduction to the foundational structures of fantasy and adventure that underpin so much of children's literature.

What makes this anthology particularly valuable is its curation of stories that speak directly to a child's emotional landscape, exploring themes of kindness, cleverness, and resilience against vivid backdrops of enchantment and peril. The sumptuous artwork enhances the reading experience, giving visual form to giants, wicked queens, and spinning straw into gold, making it an ideal book for shared read-aloud sessions. Parents seeking to build a robust home library will find this a cornerstone collection, one that fosters a lifelong love of storytelling and provides a common cultural language. These are the tales childhood is built on, ready to ignite imaginations and inspire dreams for another two hundred years.

Themes

Fairy tales

Subjects

Fairy tales