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A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved children’s fairy tales. Once upon a time, there was a girl called Rapunzel, a prisoner in the tallest tower who had nothing to do but grow and grow and grow her hair. All she knows are the four walls around her, the witch who has imprisoned her, and the creatures of the forest who visit her and show her kindness.Add to the story one very determined prince and a hair-raising escape…but how will it all end?Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale will delight a new generation of readers.

A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved fairy tales.Once upon a time, there was a girl called Rosebud, a beautiful princess born to the happiest King and Queen in all the land. But aged sixteen, she pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and enters a hundred-year sleep. Add to the story some fairies, an enchanted forest and an unbreakable curse…but how will it all end?An enchanting combination of classic retelling and contemporary illustrations for young readers.

A beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most beloved fairy tales.Cinderella wears rags, and lives as a servant under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepsisters. So, when the King invites everyone to a grand ball for the Prince to choose a wife, she must stay at home alone. If only Cinderella could go to the ball too, but she has nothing to wear. Just then, her Fairy Godmother appears and grants her wish … in a beautiful new gown and glass slippers, Cinderella can go to the ball! But she must be back by midnight. Will Cinderella dance with the handsome prince, and what will happen when the clock strikes twelve?Dreams come true in this beautiful re-telling of a favourite fairy tale!

A beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most beloved fairy tales.Cinderella wears rags, and lives as a servant under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepsisters. So, when the King invites everyone to a grand ball for the Prince to choose a wife, she must stay at home alone. If only Cinderella could go to the ball too, but she has nothing to wear. Just then, her Fairy Godmother appears and grants her wish … in a beautiful new gown and glass slippers, Cinderella can go to the ball! But she must be back by midnight. Will Cinderella dance with the handsome prince, and what will happen when the clock strikes twelve?Dreams come true in this beautiful re-telling of a favourite fairy tale!

Sarah Gibb’s elegant artwork brings Grimms’ classic tale alive in this exquisite picture book re-telling that no child’s library should be without."Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!"Beautiful Rapunzel is locked away in a tall, tall tower, visited only by the little creatures of the forest and the witch who has imprisoned her. Until one day a handsome prince passing by on his horse is transfixed by the magical sound of Rapunzel singing to her animal friends, and knows he must reach her…Can true love transform Rapunzel's life for ever?

A beautifully illustrated, magical new retelling of one of the most classic children’s fairy tales.Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic?Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale, will delight a new generation of readers.

A beautifully illustrated, magical new retelling of one of the most classic children’s fairy tales.Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic?Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale, will delight a new generation of readers.

A beautifully illustrated, magical new retelling of one of the most classic children’s fairy tales.Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic?Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale will delight a new generation of readers.

A beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most-beloved fairy tales, which no child’s library should be without!The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but it’s forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for Sea Witch’s spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult choice . . . Will she ever see the prince again?Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this exquisite re-imagining of the classic fairy tale, loved by generations, comes ahead of the highly anticipated Disney live-action movie, The Little Mermaid.