A First Book of Fairy Tales

Fourteen beautifully illustrated fairy tales, retold in a simple, lyrical style


As well as favorites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen, and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some lesser-known gems, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads.

Written by award-winning, best-selling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside wonderful, world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of fairy tales.