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Classic Fables

Tales of wisdom and wit with gorgeous vintage colour artwork - an essential gift for all ages

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

259 kr

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A whimsical hardback collection of fables illustrated with beautiful vintage artwork from the Golden Age of children’s book illustration.The perfect gift for any time of year (from Christmas to christenings and birthdays), this gorgeous collection of fables is illustrated with enchanting full-colour watercolours and line drawings by Charles Folkard. With timeless stories by Aesop, all of your childhood favourites will bring back a sense of nostalgia and are ready to be passed on and retold to the next generation. Featuring well-loved tales, including:- The tortoise and the hare- The fox and the grapes- The town mouse and the country mouse- The boy who cried wolfAnd many, many more. This beautiful hardback is a must-have for children of any age. The gorgeous vintage artwork will draw young readers back again and again.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-10-08
Mått205 x 275 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieBloomsbury Illustrated Children's Classics
Antal sidor128
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781801998598

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Aesop (believed to have lived around 620-564 BCE) was a Greek Fabulist and storyteller. His famous collection known as Aesop's Fables often features animals, as well as conveys moral lessons for all ages. Aesop's stories have been used to teach important life lessons for many years.Charles Folkard (1878-1963) was a popular illustrator of the Golden Age of children’s literature, working on editions of classics such as Grimm’s Fairy Tales.

Written by the legendary Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, and exquisitely illustrated by the talented A. Duncan Carse and Charles Folkard, this elegant hardback edition brings together the world’s most beloved fairy tales in one enchanting collection. From The Little Mermaid and The Emperor’s New Clothes to Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, these timeless stories are beautifully accompanied by vintage watercolours and line drawings from the Golden Age of children’s illustration. With its foil-blocked cover and ribbon marker, this stunning keepsake is perfect for gifting on any special occasion. Parents will treasure sharing these classic tales from their own childhoods, and children will be spellbound by the magic, morals and characters within.