Book of Classic Fairy Tales
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Eric Kincaid Books
Eric was a prolific children's book illustrator celebrated for his extensive body of work with Brimax Books. His art is characterized by a warm and approachable style that has resonated with audiences worldwide. Focusing on classic tales and nursery rhymes, Eric brought a fresh visual dimension to beloved stories, including familiar titles like 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'Alice in Wonderland.' His illustrations often evoke a sense of whimsy and nostalgia, enriching timeless narratives for new generations of readers.
The Jungle Book
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A children's classic, featuring Mowgli, the Indian boy brought up by wolves in the jungle, his companions, Baloo and Bagheera, and his enemy, Shere Khan.
Rainy Day Fairies
- 18 pages
- 1 hour of reading
When the garden was dripping wet, just a few days after the thistledown had drifted up to the sky, out of the fat grey clouds came extra-large, shiny raindrops. Clinging to each raindrop was a new Rainy Day Fairy. Have you ever wondered how Rainy Day Fairies get such beautiful wings? Then read on...
An anthology of poetry that covers the widest range of children's verse from classic, haunting, humorous, epic and magical.
Haunted House
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Aimed at children aged 4-6, the four stories in this collection combine simple, repetitive text with large. easy-to-read type and fun illustrations. '
Aesop's Fables
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.
Eric Kincaid's Book of Fairy Tales
- 204 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Adapted by Lucy Kincaid. Illustrated by Eric Kincaid. Brimax Books 1987. A4 Glossy hardcover large print. The stories are:HANSEL AND GRETELTOWN MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSETHUMBELINATHE WIZARD OF OZCINDERELLAPINOCCHIOTHE LITTLE MERMAIDALADDINTHE SNOW QUEEN
Oliver Twist
- 118 pages
- 5 hours of reading
[Penguin Readers Level 6]Alone in the world, Oliver is brought up in the workhouse and sent out to work. To escape from beatings he runs away to London. There he meets the Artful Dodger, Fagin and the terrifying Bill Sykes. They try to turn Oliver into a criminal. But Oliver finds new friends who want to protect him. Will they succeed?Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words).
This lovely hardcover edition conjures up marvelous visions of Carroll's fantasy world. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolors, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. Available for sale in the United States only.
