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The Macmillan fairy tales collection / foreword by Michael Morpurgo ; with additional illustrations by Peter Bailey.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Macmillan Children's Books, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First editionDescription: 472 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781250830883
  • 1250830885
Other title:
  • Fairy tales collection
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Foreword -- Princes, princesses, kings, and queens -- Animal stories -- Journeys and quests -- Giants, ogres, and monsters -- Heroes and villains -- Magical spirits, fairies, and elves -- Mythical creatures -- Wisdom and innocence -- Macmillan and fairy tales -- Index.
Summary: "From Macmillan Publishers, The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection is a stunningly illustrated collection of beloved and timeless fairy tales from around the world, perfect for readers of all ages. For centuries, the tradition of storytelling has been passed down to entertain, inspire, caution, and inform generations to come. From ancient Greek myths to the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Anderson, tales of the feats and plunders of humanity were cherished and shared, creating a fabric of narrative that's patterns are still celebrated today. The tales included in this Macmillan collection range from classic folk tales to fairy tales to myths to fables, exploring the dynamic spirit of stories. The lives of Cinderella, Perseus and the Gorgon, and the ugly duckling are among the many shared within the beautifully illustrated pages of this book. An essential addition to every library, this is a gift for every reader to treasure"-- Amazon.com.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2 M167 Checked out 07/19/2024 33111010645899
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2 M167 Available 33111010814446
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

From Macmillan Publishers, The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection is a stunningly illustrated collection of beloved and timeless fairy tales from around the world, perfect for readers of all ages.

For centuries, the tradition of storytelling has been passed down to entertain, inspire, caution, and inform generations to come. From ancient Greek myths to the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Anderson, tales of the feats and plunders of humanity were cherished and shared, creating a fabric of narrative that's patterns are still celebrated today.

The tales included in this Macmillan collection range from classic folk tales to fairy tales to myths to fables, exploring the dynamic spirit of stories. The lives of Cinderella, Perseus and the Gorgon, and the ugly duckling are among the many shared within the beautifully illustrated pages of this book. An essential addition to every library, this is a gift for every reader to treasure.

Includes index.

Foreword -- Princes, princesses, kings, and queens -- Animal stories -- Journeys and quests -- Giants, ogres, and monsters -- Heroes and villains -- Magical spirits, fairies, and elves -- Mythical creatures -- Wisdom and innocence -- Macmillan and fairy tales -- Index.

"From Macmillan Publishers, The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection is a stunningly illustrated collection of beloved and timeless fairy tales from around the world, perfect for readers of all ages. For centuries, the tradition of storytelling has been passed down to entertain, inspire, caution, and inform generations to come. From ancient Greek myths to the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Anderson, tales of the feats and plunders of humanity were cherished and shared, creating a fabric of narrative that's patterns are still celebrated today. The tales included in this Macmillan collection range from classic folk tales to fairy tales to myths to fables, exploring the dynamic spirit of stories. The lives of Cinderella, Perseus and the Gorgon, and the ugly duckling are among the many shared within the beautifully illustrated pages of this book. An essential addition to every library, this is a gift for every reader to treasure"-- Amazon.com.

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