Publisher Description

Porridge', 'The Hedley Kow' and 'The Musicians of Bremen'.

Notes

A humorous and imaginative collection of 7 classic fairy tales, retold and brought to life by Tony Ross with his delightful illustrations. Ages: 0-5yrs.

Author Biography

Tony Ross has been highly acclaimed and is in great demand as a children's book illustrator. His books are published all over the world. He lives in Nottingham.

Review

"A humorous and imaginative collection of fairytales ideal for reading aloud to young children...hilariously detailed illustrations." * Nursery Education * "Tony Ross' energetic illustrations are big, action-packed, bright and can't help but draw in the young audience." -- Keith Dudhnath * The Bookbag * "Ross is one of our best-loved comic illustrators. Every line of his dazzling drawings quivers with comical intensity of feeling. Accessible, funny and direct. Not to be missed." -- Amanda Craig * Times * "Best-selling illustrator Tony Ross brings zest to this original mixture of familiar favourites and less well-known stories." -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading * "Hilarious detail in both the text and the illustration which truly does leap off the page" -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * armadillomagazine.com *

Review Text

"A humorous and imaginative collection of fairytales ideal for reading aloud to young children...hilariously detailed illustrations."

Review Quote

"The stories, nimbly retold, follow well-known story lines; what makes this volume appealing is Ross's artistic treatment. . . . Exaggerated characters, full of motion and fun, will hold youngsters' attention."

Promotional "Headline"

The perfect companion to My Favourite Nursery Rhymes and My First Nursery Stories , Ross's third magical collection is guaranteed to enchant.

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