* Told and retold down the centuries, enthralling generation after generation of children and grown-ups, fairy tales conjure up magical worlds where wishes come true, the wicked are punished, and the good miraculously rewarded.* This beautifully illustrated collection features more than fifty of the world's most spellbinding stories, retold by Neil Philip. Included are classics such as ;Sleeping Beauty;, ;Jack and the Beanstalk;, and ;Cinderella;, as well as a wealth of tales from South America, the Far East, Asia, and Australasia. The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry skilfully weave together the main episodes of each tale, helping young children to follow the stories.* The Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales is a classic collection of the world's folklore that is sure to entertain, intrigue, and delight the whole family.
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