The Kingfisher Book of Magical Tales: Tales of Enchantment

by Sally Grindley and Susan Field

A magical collection of magical tales, chock-full of witches, princesses, princes, and fairies. Seven enchanting stories, set in such romantic faraway places as India, Egypt, Spain, and Japan, span the ages, taking in ancient folktales as well as contemporary offerings. Jewel-toned illustrations complement the works of such authors as Jane Yolen, Joan Aiken, and Vivian French.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753453886
• ISBN13: 9780753453889
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

An engaging picturebook of fairy tales

The Kingfisher Book Of Magical Tales is an engaging picturebook of fairy tales written by contemporary authors and selected by Sally Grindley, including "The Witch's Ride" by Jane Yolen and "The Snake Princess" by Jamila Gavin. Flowing, watercolor-style artwork by Susan Field embellishes this captivating and thoroughly recommended anthology of magic, royalty and far-off lands.