Old French Fairy Tales

By Sophie, comtesse de Ségur

Book Overview

A wonderful book by Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse De Segur (1799-1874) of 5 timeless French fairy tales, magnificently illustrated with beautiful and dramatic color and black-and-white drawings by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1931). De Segur, a French writer of Russian descent, wrote numerous books, the most famous of which was Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's Misfortunes). Done when she was only 19 years of age, this was Chicago-born Sterrett's first book. She is often called the female Kay Nielsen, referring to the renowned Danish fairy tale illustrator.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1429011866
• ISBN13: 9781429011860
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3