My Book of Classic Nursery Tales - by James Mayhew (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A beautiful new collection of eight nursery tales - traditional stories for younger children, including all the favourite classics, delightfully retold and enchantingly illustrated by James Mayhew, internationally bestselling author and illustrator of Once Upon a Tune, A Symphony of Stories, the Mrs Noah series and many other much-loved picture books. The stories included are: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (England), Little Red Riding Hood (Germany), The Billy Goats Gruff (Norway), The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf (England), The Enormous Turnip (Ukraine), The Tortoise and the Hare (Ancient Greece), The Gingerbread Man (North America), The Vain Little Mouse (Spain) Using the same technique of colourful cut-outs and collage as in his bestselling Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra, James Mayhew has created another spectacular gift book, this time for a very young audience.

About the Author

James Mayhew is an internationally acclaimed author, artist and storyteller. He is the illustrator of the Mrs Noah series written by Jackie Morris (twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal) and author of Can You See a Little Bear?, illustrated by Jackie Morris. Once Upon A Tune (2021) was inspired by his work with orchestras and musicians, presenting concerts that incorporate stories, music and art created live on stage. It is followed in 2024 by A Symphony of Stories: Musical Myths and Tuneful Tales.