The Yellow Fairy Book - (Mint Editions (the Children's Library)) by Andrew Lang (Paperback)
About this item
Highlights
- Originally published in 1894, The Yellow Fairy Book is a collection of stories from world-renown authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.
- 270 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Series Name: Mint Editions (the Children's Library)
Description
Book Synopsis
Originally published in 1894, The Yellow Fairy Book is a collection of stories from world-renown authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. These are classic tales with heroes and villains that have stood the test of time. In The Yellow Fairy Book, Andrew Lang compiles a variety of children's stories from multiple countries including Hungary, Russia, Germany, France, and England. Each one has a powerful message that applies to both children and adults alike. Some of the tales include "The Wizard King," "The Boy and the Wolves, or the Broken Promise," "The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus" and "The Witch in the Stone Boat." The book consists of 40-plus stories utilizing Lang's signature prose. A must-have addition to any fairy tale collection. Andrew Lang highlights some of the most critical stories in the children's genre. His collections are a standard at both home and school. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Yellow Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
From the Back Cover
A collection of international children's stories retold by Scottish author Andrew Lang. The Yellow Fairy Book is part of a popular series that features iconic tales from across the globe. Notable stories include ""Cat and Mouse in Partnership," "Story of the Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Dragon and his Grandmother."
