The Kingfisher Book of Magical Tales: Tales of Enchantment - Softcover

Grindley, Sally; Field, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753453886 ISBN 13: 9780753453889

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2002

Synopsis

A magical collection of magical tales, chock-full of witches, princesses, princes, and fairies. Seven enchanting stories, set in such romantic faraway places as India, Egypt, Spain, and Japan, span the ages, taking in ancient folktales as well as contemporary offerings. Jewel-toned illustrations complement the works of such authors as Jane Yolen, Joan Aiken, and Vivian French.

About this title

About the Author:

Sally Grindey is the award-winning author of over a dozen picture books including Shhh! (Andersen), winner of the UK's Children's Book Award, I Don't Want To (Little, Brown), and Wake Up Dad (Doubleday). Her novel Spilled Water won the 2004 Smarties Prize. Her titles for Kingfisher include The Kingfisher Book of Magical Tales.

Review:

"Folkish, unusually textured illustrations combine printing and painting with...magical results." (Publishers Weekly)

"Open this book and step into a world of enchantment..." (School Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0753453886
• ISBN 13: 9780753453889
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80