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Usborne Illustrated Stories for Children

by lesley-sims   |  Ages 5-9
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Usborne Illustrated Stories for Children
Usborne Illustrated Stories for Children

Diverse fairy tales, timeless delight, vivid illustrations.

If you're a parent or caretaker searching for a rich trove of bedtime stories to share with the little ones, this collection is it. The illustrated anthology from Usborne includes classics and newer tales to keep the tradition of storytelling alive. Children are bound to be enchanted by the colorful illustrations, and this book offers a lovely bonding opportunity through the shared joy of imagination and wonder.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Usborne Illustrated Stories for Children

by lesley-sims   |  Ages 5-9
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ISBN: 9781409507659
Author: lesley-sims
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Young Readers, Picture Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Classics, Fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.59
(rated by 27 readers)

Description

A gorgeous gift for young children, this fabulous treasury of Usborne Young Reading titles will delight and entertain with its mix of classic fairytales and original stories. A beautifully illustrated collection of over twenty stories of excitement, magic and humour. Includes well-known classics such as ‘The Little Mermaid', ‘Treasure Island' and ‘The Princess and the Pea' along with some original tales such as ‘The Bed Monster's Secret' and ‘The Pesky Parrot'. With a ribbon marker, this beautiful hardback book makes a gorgeous gift.
 

Diverse fairy tales, timeless delight, vivid illustrations.

If you're a parent or caretaker searching for a rich trove of bedtime stories to share with the little ones, this collection is it. The illustrated anthology from Usborne includes classics and newer tales to keep the tradition of storytelling alive. Children are bound to be enchanted by the colorful illustrations, and this book offers a lovely bonding opportunity through the shared joy of imagination and wonder.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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