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Aesop's Fables by John Cech
Category: Children's
One of the earliest volumes ever printed in English was "Aesop's Fables" and these delightful, instructive little parables have never gone out of style. Though originally meant for all ages, it is generally considered the first real book to have an audience of children. Noted author John Cech - whose "C ...Show more
Elves and the Shoemaker by John Cech
Category: Children's
Adapted from the perennially popular folktale, first published by the Brothers' Grimm in 1812, this engaging version of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" features uniquely compelling and otherworldly illustrations by Kirill Chelushkin. What will the poor cobbler and his wife do: they have just enough leathe ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk by John Cech
Category: Children's | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
Jack and his marvellous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734 - and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a small child than the idea that even a little boy can outwit a scary giant? John Cech retells this po ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk (Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Children's Classics | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734--and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a small child than the idea that even a little boy can outwit a scary giant? John Cech retells this popu ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk (Sterling Classic Fairy Tales) by John Cech
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection
This is a humorous and warm retelling of a popular story, with plenty of entertaining detail and some less familiar elements too. It features illustrations that capture all the magic of the huge beanstalk and the giant's over sized world up in the clouds. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years ol ...Show more
Puss In Boots (Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Children's | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
When a poor miller dies, he has nothing to leave his son but a cat - but, fortunately, it's a very smart cat. With just a pair of boots, a feathered hat and a cloth bag, the wily Puss changes his master's luck, transforming him from a peasant into a prince. John Cech and Bernhard Oberdieck, who created ...Show more
Puss in Boots (Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Picture Books | Series: (Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection)
This title is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. When a poor miller dies, he has nothing to leave his son but a cat. Fortunately, it's a very smart cat. With just a pair of boots, a feathered hat and a cloth bag, the wily Puss changes his master's luck, transforming him from a peasant into a p ...Show more
Rapunzel by John Cech
Category: Children's | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
This book is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel", the tale of a poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch, all for having stolen some lettuce to satisfy the wife's unbearable hunger. And so the witch takes Rapunzel ...Show more
Rapunzel (Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel" is the tale of a poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch, all for having stolen some lettuce to satisfy the wife's unbearable hunger. And so the witch takes Rapunzel to a secluded tower, where the girl spends her days sing ...Show more
The Elves and the Shoemaker (Classic Fairy Tale Collection) by John Cech
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Classic Fairy Tale Collection
Adapted from the perennially popular folktale, first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, this engaging version of The Elves and the Shoemaker features uniquely compelling and otherworldly illustrations by Kirill Chelushkin. What will the poor cobbler and his wife do? They have just enough leather t ...Show more
The Nutcracker by John Cech
Category: Picture Books
Every year around Christmas, thanks to the perennially popular ballet 'The Nut Cracker', children have visions of sugar-plum fairies dancing in their heads - and onstage. So what better gift than this enchanting paperback version of John Cech's retelling of E.T.A Hoffman's classic tale, which covers not ...Show more
The Nutcracker by John Cech
Category: Children's
This is a retelling of a beloved Christmas classic, elegantly packaged. It is beautifully illustrated by Eric Puybaret; illustrator of the hugely successful "Puff, the Magic Dragon". This stunning book belongs under every child's Christmas tree! It is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years old. What a spe ...Show more