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First Fairy Tales

By Margaret Mayo
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First Fairy Tales by Margaret Mayo is a delightful introduction to classic fairy tales for young readers. This collection features vibrant retellings of traditional stories, presented in a way that is engaging and accessible for children. Each tale comes alive with beautiful illustrations, making it a perfect choice for sharing the magic of timeless stories with a new generation.
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Format: Hardback
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If you're looking for enchanting bedtime stories, this book is perfect for you. It offers a delightful collection of classic fairy tales brought to life with vibrant illustrations, making it ideal for introducing young children to the world of storytelling and igniting their imagination.

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This new collection authored by Margaret Mayo features nine much-loved fairytales, including favourites such as Cinderella and Rumplestiltskin.

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Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples...

Much-loved classics that feature in the collection include Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rumplestiltskin. These timeless tales are vivaciously retold by Margaret Mayo, who perfectly captures their enchantment.

The highly illustrated edition features artwork by Helen Stephens, whose colourful sketches deliver the stories to their dramatic full potential.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408342510

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Stephens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Margaret Mayo

About the Author

Margaret Mayo (Author)

Margaret Mayo was an acclaimed storyteller and author who wrote more than 50 books for children. Her titles include the bestselling Dig Dig Digging, Choo Choo Clickety-Clack! and Stomp, Dinosaur, Stomp! A former teacher, Margaret used her wide-ranging experience with children in her writing.

Helen Stephens (Illustrator)

Helen Stephens is the award winning author and illustrator of How to Hide a Lion and many more books for children. She lives on the windy Northumberland coast with her partner, picturebook illustrator and printmaker, Gerry Turley, her daughter and her scruffy mutt, Peggy.

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