Featuring beloved classic fairy tales, this edition has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned for modern readers. Alpha Editions aims to preserve these timeless stories for future generations, ensuring clarity and readability without relying on scanned copies of the original text. This effort highlights the enduring significance of these tales throughout history.
Featuring a collection of classical stories, this volume preserves significant literary works for contemporary readers. It has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned to enhance clarity and readability, ensuring that the original text remains accessible. The stories fall within the genres of language and juvenile belles lettres, reflecting their importance in human history. This republishing effort by Alpha Editions aims to keep these narratives alive for both present and future generations.
This collection features timeless fairy tales and nursery rhymes attributed to the enigmatic figure of Mother Goose, captivating generations of children and parents alike. With contributions from renowned illustrators like Arthur Rackham and Jessie Willcox-Smith, the work showcases enchanting stories that have influenced folklorists and artists. Originally published in 1900, Harbour's version received immediate critical acclaim, solidifying its place in literary history.
Classic fairy tales come alive in this enchanting collection featuring beloved stories like 'Cinderella', 'Sleeping Beauty', and 'Beauty and the Beast'. Each tale is beautifully illustrated in both color and black-and-white by Jennie Harbour, enhancing the reading experience. The narratives are expertly edited by Captain Edric Vredenburg, a prominent collector of folklore, ensuring a faithful yet engaging retelling for young audiences. This volume showcases the timeless charm of these fairy tales, making it a perfect addition to any child's library.
Classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Bluebeard, Thumbling, and Beauty and the Beast are revisited in this collection, emphasizing their timeless appeal. Each story retains its charm and relevance, captivating new generations of children who discover them as if they were freshly penned. The enduring nature of these narratives highlights their ability to resonate with readers of all ages, ensuring that they remain vibrant and engaging.
'In fact, the fairies had turned him into a water-baby. A water-baby? You never heard of a water-baby. Perhaps not. That is the very reason why this story was written.' Poor Tom is an orphan, employed by the underhand Grimes as a chimney sweep. While cleaning a chimney one day, Tom become lost and appears in Ellie's bedroom. She mistakes him for a thief and he flees in fright, down to the edge of a stream where he falls asleep. In his dreamlike world, he becomes a water baby, swimming with the other water babies and discovering an aquatic playground full of strange and wonderful characters.