To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 1 March, we’ve rounded up some classis fairytales that will enchant your little ones.
From the magical Peter Pan to the weird and wonderful stories of The Brothers Grimm; these beautiful books are sure to excite your little one’s imagination and fill your bookshelves for years and years to come.
Little Red Riding Hood
Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, available at bookdepository.co.uk
The classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood who sets off through the forest to visit her grandmother. However, on her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, she encounters a sly wolf.
Hans Christian Anderson’s Fairy Tales
By Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger. Available at The V&A Shop
This compilation of Hans Christian Anderson’s much-loved fairy tales would make a perfect gift.
Fairytales Classics: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Published by Brijbasi Printers Pvt.Ltd, available at Waterstones
This classic tale is sure to encourage little ones to eat their porridge.
Rapunzel and Other Magic Fairytales
By Henriette Sauvant, Anthea Bell & Henriette Sauvant, Egmont Books Ltd. Available at Waterstones
A selection of fifteen fairy and folk tales, including “The Goose Girl”, “The Bremen Town Band”, “Puss in Boots”, “Cinderella” and of course, “Rapunzel”. What sets this book apart from other fairytale gift books is that the stories have been translated from the original German and French versions – they are not re-tellings – and they have therefore retained the remarkably vivid and sometimes strange quality that characterises these classic tales.
Peter Pan
By J. M. Barrie, Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics. Available at bookdepository.co.uk
A beautiful version of this classic story of the boy who never grew up.
The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Illustrated by Noel Daniel. Available at Taschen Books
A compilation of Brothers Grimm fairy tales complete with vintage illustrations. In honour of their 200th anniversary, The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm brings to life twenty-seven of the most beloved Grimm stories, including classics such as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel, in a vibrant and meticulous new translation commissioned for this publication.
Hansel and Gretel Pop-Up Book
By Louise Rowe at The Design Museum
Louise Rowe presents her special take on the popular fairytale Hansel and Gretel. Beautifully illustrated in shades of green with touches of other colours, and with stunning pop-ups, it’s a book to cherish.
First Readers The Ugly Duckling
From Marks & Spencer
Sharing the story and the delightful pictures with your child will develop familiarity with the words and phrases. Your child will soon be ready to read the short, simple sentences on each right-hand page.
The Gingerbread Man Flip-Up Fairy Tales
Illustrated by Estelle Corke, available at bookdepository.co.uk
Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The ‘flip-up’ flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.
The Fairy Tales Collection
From foliosociety.com
Includes five classic collections: the fairy tales of Hans Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, The Fables of Aesop and The Arabian Nights.
