Long, long ago in a far off land, a young Queen gave birth to a pretty dark-haired daughter. The King and Queen named her Snow White, because she was born on a beautiful wintry day. However, when Snow White was still a little girl her mother died-and the King was very lonely.
Snow-White and Rose-Red's lives are changed for ever when they give shelter to a cold and hungry bear who calls at their tiny cottage one winter's night. A lively re-telling of the familiar Grimm tale, with superb, finely-detailed illustrations.
Once upon a time there was a poor widow who lived with her two daughters in a cottage at the edge of the woods. Two graceful rose trees grew in the garden in front of the house; one tree bore snow white blossoms, and the other bore red ones. The widow's two daughters were as pretty as the rose trees, so she named them Snow White and Rose Red. They were the sweetest and best children in the worl…
Think Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young readers a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by acclaimed author Nancy Loewen, including TRUST ME, HANSEL AND…
Once upon a time there was a happy kingdom ruled by a courageous King and a beautiful and kind Queen. One day the Queen was sitting by her window sewing, while outside the snow was falling. Carelessly, the Queen pricked her finger and a drop of blood fell onto the snow on the window sill.
Once upon a time, there was a princess with lips red as roses and skin white as snow. She was called Snow White, and all loved her-all except the queen, her stepmother, who was as vain and selfish as Snow White was kind and good.
Involving the power of a djinn, poisoned dates, seven dwarf sisters-in-faith, and a mysterious old peddler woman in the woods wearing a face veil, this lyrically told story offers a unique twist on this fairy tale, whilst keeping the classic much-loved story intact, including a hateful and vain stepmother, a considerate huntsman, and a charming prince. Set in the heady snow-strewn woodlands …
Designed for children learning to read, this book retells Peter and the Wolf in lively, natural language to help children develop the confidence to read alone. Level Four is suitable for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the big bad pig. But the little wolves' increasingly sturdy dwellings are no match for the persistent porker, who has more up his sleeve than huffing and puffing. It takes a chance encounter with a flamingo pushing a wheelbarrow full of flowers to provide a sur…
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”