Masterpiece Series – serie

A gorgeous, illustrated version of one of the most beloved novels of all time: The Little Prince."But eyes are blind. One must seek with the heart."Few novels have been as inspirational, or have touched as many people's hearts, as The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Now artist Manuela Adreani reimagines this enchanting literary work through her extraordinary illustrations. With rare sensitivity, Adreani follows the tale of a downed pilot who meets a remarkable little boy in the desert - and learns lessons about the nature of life, love, and the universe. Ages: 8 plus

Rediscover Rudyard Kipling's timeless classic through internationally famous artist Manuela Adreani s wonderful illustrations. Together with Mowgli, young readers can explore the dense, impenetrable jungle and face up to the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan! Manuela Adreani's romantic drawings, inspired by the complex patterns on old fabrics and brocades so dear to Flemish painters, will transport the youngsters into a magical world.

J.M. Barrie's classic 20th Century tale of Peter Pan - the boy who never grows up - has enchanted generations of children. In this exquisite large format book, Manuela Adreani's superb illustrations bring new life to the adventures of the flying boy in green and his friends who are suddenly thrown into the wonders of Neverland. Ages: 5 plus

Chronicling the adventures of a disobedient but good-hearted puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is beloved by children around the world. This charming adaptation of the original text features the splendid illustrations of Manuela Adreani, who elegantly captures all the magic and poetry of a story that has become a timeless classic. Ages: 5 plus

Hair as black as ebony, lips as red as blood and skin as white as snow: this is the unforgettable description of Snow White, the captivating protagonist of one of the best loved and well-known fairy tales of all time. The adventures of the beautiful maiden, taken in by the seven dwarfs after escaping from the wicked queen, have fascinated children all over the world and inspired plays, ballets, musicals and movie adaptations, including Disney's 1937 animated version. This book includes the adapted and modernised original text by the Brothers Grimm, who first collected and published the popular fairy tale in 1812, and is enhanced by elegant illustrations by Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity capable of sketching the story's best loved passages and characters in a vivid and innovative style. From the queen’s conversation with her magic mirror to Snow White's escape through the woods; from her meeting with the seven dwarfs to the poisoned apple's spell: the stunning illustrations capture and convey all the magic and charm of a fairy tale that has now become a timeless classic. Ages: 5 plus

The first edition of The Wizard of Oz, Lyman Frank Baum's masterpiece, was published in 1900. Since then, generations of young readers have followed little Dorothy and her dog Toto on their intrepid journey through the wonderful world of Oz, into which the girl is thrown by a tornado. Along the way, Dorothy makes some odd friends who help her tackle dangers and adversity: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, characters who, along with the Wicked Witch of the West, the winged monkeys and the powerful and mysterious Oz, have become icons of our collective imagination. The incredible success of this work has inspired new stories for children set in the world of Oz, musicals and numerous movie adaptations, of which the 1933 version, starring Judy Garland, stands out. This book, an adaptation of the original text, is enhanced by stunning illustrations by Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity capable of recreating the imaginary kingdom of the great and terrible wizard Oz with her drawings, and of conveying the magic of a story that has become a timeless classic. Ages: 5 plus

Don’t be late for a very important date in this whimsical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland! Ideal for story time or independent reading, this volume invites a new generation to join the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and more beloved characters on an adventure made complete with 40 coloured illustrations and uniquely-formatted text. Jump down the rabbit hole, but beware of the Queen of Hearts!Magic Comes to Life: 40 full-colour illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Manuela Adreani beautifully capture the whimsy and magic of this classic tale.Part of a Bestselling Classics Series: Joins The Wizard of Oz in this relaunch with more adaptations of favourite tales to come, so you can collect them all!Perfect for Storytime or Independent Reading: the adapted text preserves accessibility, rhythm and the wonder of the original tale.A Collector’s Keepsake: With its unique visual identity and high-end artistic feel, this book is a "must-have" for collectors of preciously illustrated classics with a contemporary artistic touch.Age 8 plus.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald City in this stunningly reimagined edition of L. Frank Baum’s timeless masterpiece. Perfectly adapted for both shared story time and independent reading, this volume invites both a new generation and classic collectors to join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on their quest. Tap your heels three times and fly off on a fantastical journey, but beware of the Wicked Witch of the West!Magic Comes to Life: 40 full-colour illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Manuela Adreani beautifully capture the whimsy and magic of this classic tale.Part of a Bestselling Classics Series: Joins Alice in Wonderland in this relaunch with more adaptations of favourite tales to come, so you can collect them all!Perfect for Storytime or Independent Reading: the adapted text preserves accessibility, rhythm and the wonder of the original tale.A Collector’s Keepsake: With its unique visual identity and high-end artistic feel, this book is a "must-have" for collectors of preciously illustrated classics with a contemporary artistic touch.Age 8 plus.