Fairy Tale Land

Name: Fairy Tale Land
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711247529
Price: 45.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

12 classic tales reimagined

By Kate Davies

Summary

Fairy Tale Land by Kate Davies transports young readers to a magical world where favourite fairy tale characters live and interact in playful and exciting ways. The book is filled with enchanting adventures and whimsical illustrations, inviting children to explore beloved stories in a new and imaginative setting. Perfect for sparking the imagination, this delightful read introduces vibrant landscapes and friendly creatures that make every page a journey of discovery.
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Format: Hardback

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Fairy Tale Land

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Fairy Tale Land is a large-format gift book filled with classic fairy tales and exquisitely illustrated maps for children to pore over.

Description

Fairy Tale Land opens the gates to the magical land where all the fairy tale characters live. Get lost in this visually stunning, oversized gift book that features all the well-loved stories. The tales are expertly retold, perfect for bedtime, and each story is followed with an exquisitely illustrated, detailed map of its neighbourhood.

You can drop into Hansel and Gretel's cottage, explore the palace from Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep under the sea with the Little Mermaid. What wonderful things can you find in your favourites' homes?

The stories include:

The Little Mermaid
The Nutcracker
Cinderella
The Jungle Book
The Wizard of Oz
Hansel and Gretel
Robin Hood
Treasure Island
Beauty and the Beast
The Snow Queen
Alice in Wonderland
Snow White

The exquisite artwork and captivating text make this spellbinding anthology a gift to treasure for all generations.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fairy Tale Land by Kate Davies receives praise for its visually stunning presentation, offering a fresh take on classic fairy tales. The book's large format and beautifully illustrated maps stand out, inviting readers to explore familiar stories in a new and engaging way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711247529

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lucille Clerc
Illustrated by Lucille Clerc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 298.0mm

Height: 341.0mm

Weight: 1330g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Kate Davies

About the Author

Kate Davies was born and brought up in north-west London, UK. She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. She also writes comedy scripts and is the author of the best-selling novel for adults, In At the Deep End, which published in 2019. Kate lives in east London with her wife. Lucille Clerc is a French illustrator based in London. She mainly works in editorial design and book illustration and sometimes designs interior and exhibition spaces. Her work is inspired by the natural world and the streets and architecture of London.

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