Valentina Belloni – illustratör

This beautiful ebook edition of The Emperor's New Clothes is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following the story of the vain emperor who is taken in by a pair of trickster weavers.Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, The Princess and the Frog, The Princess and the Pea, Chicken Licken and The Little Red Hen.Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales forover forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Think there''s just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of seven dwarfs, and on whose forehead a bright star shines.

Think there''s just one fairy tale with a girl locked away in a tall tower? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Rapunzel stories. Visit Germany, Italy and the Philippines, and find out who is guarded by a flesh-eating monster, and whose hero flies off on a magical winged horse.

Think there''s just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt and France, and find out whose glass slippers are made of red silk, and whose fairy godmother is a fish.

A child is in awe of life and brings wonder, magic, and laughter to every day. A little girl, Ashley, asks, What Should We Do Today, Mommy? From using our imaginations inside the house on cold winter days, walking to the park on warmer days, driving to the toy store on rainy days, or stopping at the neighborhood bake shop for a special treat to start the day, she reminds us of the delight of enjoying the moment. Ashleys enthusiasm will bring a smile to your face and excitement for the day through the eyes of a child!

“A well-told Bible story of a strong, determined, persistent woman that will resonate with modern young readers.” -KIRKUS REVIEWS Esther (of the Purim story) would rather dig in her garden and spend time with her cousin Mordechai than live in a palace. So when the king chooses her as queen, her new life is far from a dream come true. And when danger comes, there is no fairy godmother to help out.Will she have the courage to stand up for what's right?

It’s Friday afternoon, and Emma, James, Mia, and Lily have found a box.A VERY BIG box.Is it a pirate ship?A clubhouse?How about a SPACESHIP?Hop in and join these four friends for an out of this world playdate in space!From author Michele Foote and illustrator Valentina Belloni comes a celebration of friendship and creativity.With a little imagination, there’s no telling where you can go!