Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A must-read classic tale for any young reader.
Val Biro was a children's author, artist, and illustrator whose stories spring from personal experience and expand into imaginative realms. He viewed writing primarily as a means to facilitate his illustrations, though he found the narrative often outpaced his artistic intentions. Each work gestated over several months before being written in a single, intensive day. His distinctive approach blends reality with fancy, offering readers captivating and visually rich narratives.






A must-read classic tale for any young reader.
A must-read classic tale for any young reader.
Bohatě ilustrovaný výběr převyprávěných pohádek slavných německých autorů.
Kniha obsahuje viac ako štyridsať rozprávok dánskeho spisovateľa Hansa Christiana Andersena, nevynímajúc jeho najznámejšie ako Snehová Kráľovná či Cisárove nové šaty, všetky doplnené krásnymi ilustráciami Miloslava Dismana.
Bett's new edition positions Perrault in relation to the many other tales in circulation before and after, offering helpful comparisions. Margaret Reynolds
Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills.
'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' and 'The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs'… The popular childrenâ€s author and illustrator, Val Biro retells these and 13 more of the best-loved tales from Aesop in simple language for younger children, and with bold, colourful paintings full of amusing detail and expression.