Description
The tales are expertly retold, perfect for bedtime, and each story is followed with an exquisitely illustrated, detailed map of its neighbourhood. You can drop into Hansel and Gretel's cottage, explore the palace from Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep under the sea with the Little Mermaid. What wonderful things can you find in your favourites' homes?
Beautiful, stylish and vibrant illustrations adorn each page, as the magical text transports readers to faraway lands of mystery, fantasy and magic. Stunning full-page artworks and the detailed maps of the lands in which these stories take place mean this title will be lovingly pored over time and time again.
The stories include:
- The Little Mermaid
- The Nutcracker
- Cinderella
- The Jungle Book
- The Wizard of Oz
- Hansel and Gretel
- Robin Hood
- Treasure Island
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Snow Queen
- Alice in Wonderland
- Snow White
About the Author
Kate Davies was born and brought up in north-west London, UK. She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. She also writes comedy scripts and is the author of the best-selling novel for adults, In At the Deep End, which published in 2019. Kate lives in east London with her wife.
Lucille Clerc is a French illustrator based in London. She mainly works in editorial design and book illustration and sometimes designs interior and exhibition spaces. Her work is inspired by the natural world and the streets and architecture of London.
Reviews
'The fairytale anthology gets a fresh makeover in this visually stunning, large format anthology which pairs retellings of famous tales with beautifully illustrated maps to pore over.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Book Information
ISBN 9780711247529
Author Kate Davies
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC