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Charles Perrault
3 Books
This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Puss in Boots, who used his cunning and trickery to win for his lowly master the hand of the princess in marriage. Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.
6-8 Years
27 Pages
Little Red Riding Hood is a sweet, curious girl who loves the beautiful red velvet cap her grandmother gave her. When her grandmother falls ill, Little Red Riding Hood's mother packs a basket of cake and wine and sends her into the deep forest. Her mother gives her one very strict rule. She must stay on the path and walk straight to her grandmother's house.
But the forest is full of distractions and hidden dangers. When a smooth-talking, cunning wolf approaches her, he easily tricks the young girl into wandering off the trail to pick wildflowers. While Little Red Riding Hood is distracted by the beautiful woods, the wolf rushes ahead to the cottage to set a terrible trap.
By the time Little Red Riding Hood finally arrives, something is very wrong. Her grandmother looks incredibly strange, with massive ears, huge eyes, and a terrifyingly large mouth. This unforgettable classic delivers a thrilling adventure and a timeless reminder about trusting strangers and sticking to the right path.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
15 Pages
The Story of Briar Rose
A terrible curse falls upon a newborn princess on the day of her magnificent christening. An angry fairy, enraged at being left off the guest list, declares that the child will one day prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall dead. Fortunately, a kinder fairy softens the terrible blow, altering the dark magic so the princess will instead fall into a deep slumber lasting exactly one hundred years. As the young girl grows up, the king tries to destroy every spinning wheel in the kingdom to protect her. But destiny has a strange way of finding its mark. When the inevitable happens, the entire castle plunges into a magical sleep right alongside her. A massive, impenetrable hedge of sharp thorns grows around the castle walls, keeping everyone out. For a century, the legend of the slumbering royal family whispers through the lands, until a brave prince decides to face the deadly thorns and uncover the truth hidden inside the overgrown fortress.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
