Five Classic Golden Book Tales

Name: Five Classic Golden Book Tales
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780525645160
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Random House

Series: Step into Reading

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Five Classic Golden Book Tales is a charming collection featuring beloved stories that enchant young readers. Each tale is beautifully illustrated and designed to spark the imagination while imparting timeless lessons. These classic narratives, perfect for bedtime reading, capture the whimsy and wonder that have delighted children for generations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780525645160

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Penguin Books Random House Series: Step into Reading

About the Author

Sue DiCiccois the author-illustrator of many beloved storybooks for children. Born in Southern California, she attended Cal Arts, then worked for Disney and other studios as an animator before opening her own studio. She illustrated the Little Golden BooksThe Poky Little Puppy's Wonderful Winter DayandThe Poky Little Puppy and the Pumpkin Patchas well as Random House's Step into Reading titlesThe Poky Little Puppy, The Shy Little Kitten, Scuffy the Tugboat, The Little Red Caboose, Tootle,Tawny Scrawny LIon,andThe Shy Little Kitten's Christmas.She lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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