Collection: Fantasy

In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads." Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing's illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories in this collection show the consequences of greed, pride, and vanity, but also tell of the love that grows from a kind heart and a cheerful nature. And along the way, there is a wealth of magic and fun to be enjoyed.

Delve into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales with this captivating edition. From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling,"" experience timeless stories that ignite imagination and teach valuable lessons. A must-have for fairy tale enthusiasts and lovers of classic literature.

• Hans Christian Andersen's beloved Fairy Tales in a captivating edition
• Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classic stories
• From ""The Little Mermaid"" to ""The Ugly Duckling"" and more
• Inspiring tales that captivate readers of all ages
• A cherished addition to any book collection, preserving the magic of childhood.

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler...

Before she befriended a frightened young boy in the palace of Kingfountain, Ankarette Tryneowy grew up during the shattering civil war that raged between members of the Argentine family. This is the story of how the only daughter of a lawyer and a midwife became the famed Queen's Poisoner.

Recruited by King Eredur's ambitious uncle, Ankarette is thrown into a world of double-dealing, deception, and tangled loyalties. With the help of her mentor and friend, Sir Thomas, she must learn to trust her instincts and remember that others will not always be loyal, even when they are of the same blood. But involving herself in the machinations of the realm draws the eye of an enemy more dangerous than kings or dukes. How will she navigate the politics of the realm and the desires of her heart to become the woman she needs to become?

Nibbles is on the loose, and he's chomping through all of your favorite fairy tales! With books within the book, Emma Yarlett's utterly appealing artwork, and lots and lots of nibbled holes, this laugh-out-loud funny and ferocious charmer's unstoppable appetite for the printed page will nibble a hole right through your heart.

Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet; she published her books for children under the name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later connected to the Labour Party.

After the turmoil in Kerube, Lawrence and his companions make for the Kingdom of Winfiel across the sea. Their destination is the great abbey of Brondel, said to hold the wolf bones they seek. Arriving in the kingdom, they hear tell that the abbey, normally prosperous due to its great wool trade, has fallen into a financial crisis. Worse, the most powerful economic force in the world-the Ruvik Alliance-is entering the kingdom with its eye upon the abbey's land holdings...

This is a newly printed second edition of George MacDonald's classic, The Wise Woman.

There are two girls: one a princess and the other a daughter of humble shepherds. Both girls have been terribly spoiled and are quite conceited, but in completely different ways. Their self-destructive pride is challenged by the mysterious Wise Woman who takes them on adventures and exposes them to various trials in order to help the two girls know themselves more deeply. But will it work?

As many people have reflected, this book is a bit like a mirror. MacDonald, through the two young girls in this story, beautifully bears our hearts on these pages. The truth is that we cannot find the Kingdom of God within us (Luke 17:21) if we are unwilling to fight the dragons, traverse through the dark realms, and slay the poisonous beasts in our hearts that have aided in "nurturing" our dismal condition.

A note about this edition:
All Gracebeard Publishing books that are taken from a public domain work are proofread in their entirety to fix formatting/spelling issues. The purpose is to present a text as close to the original as possible. This is the second edition prepared in July 2017.

Please note There are numerous sellers who publish this title and the "featured" publisher changes from time to time. Many of the negative reviews you see are for other sloppily published editions. The Gracebeard Publishing edition was compared to the original 1875 edition of this book for formatting and textual accuracy.

Princess Irene and her friend Curdie are back on a new magical adventure in George Macdonald's fantasy, The Princess and Curdie, the direct sequel to The Princess and the Goblin.

Two years have passed since the fateful events of The Princess and the Goblin, where the children saved the kingdom by hunting down evil goblins. Now, a few years older, they are instead fighting to stop Irene's father from succumbing to a mysterious illness that just might be linked to someone else in the palace. While Princess Irene is forced to deal with her corrupt palace servants and evil political games, Curdie must let go of his doubts and journey on his own quest to help Princess Irene.

Influential Christian author George MacDonald, known as one of the pioneering writers of the 19th century, has the incredible talent of taking children's fairy tale stories and blending them with lessons in faith to create his timeless masterpieces. His works, which include both fantasies and Christian apologetics, have been renowned for influencing other literary geniuses, such as Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and C. S. Lewis.

The Princess and Curdie is a profound children's novel about honor, faith, and seeing someone for who they are on the inside despite their appearances. This fairytale, filled with both action and 'deep magic, ' will be much more than you expect.

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince. With a wonderful cover illustration and new introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.

A beautifully illustrated tribute to celebrate 80 years of The Little Prince.

In 2023, The Little Prince will celebrate 80 years of unsurpassed success. It is one of the most published and translated books in the world (by some accounts, second only to The Bible). Never before have its themes of loneliness, loss, love, and friendship been more relevant. While The Little Prince is packaged for children, it is appreciated and celebrated by all ages. This edition includes the entire, unmodified, original text by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, first published in English after his exile to the U.S. in 1943. The story is accompanied by exclusive illustrations from Mondo Mombo, a well-known, Italian children's-art firm founded by Claudia Bordin.

Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction

From the master of the literary supernatural and author of The Bloody Chamber, her acclaimed novel about the exploits of a circus performer who is part-woman, part-swan

Sophi Fevvers--the toast of Europe's capitals, courted by the Prince of Wales, painted by Toulouse-Lautrec--is an aerialiste extraordinaire, star of Colonel Kearney's circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover Fevvers's true identity: Is she part swan or all fake? Dazzled by his love for Fevvers, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser joins the circus on its tour. The journey takes him--and the reader--on an intoxicating trip through turn-of-the-century London, St. Petersburg, and Siberia--a tour so magical that only Angela Carter could have created it.

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*"With wonderfully descriptive language, Clayton builds a grand and lavish world, carefully chipping away at the veneer to reveal its dark, sinister interior... A refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy...is an undeniable page-turner." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A twisted world. A beautiful power.

Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orléans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orléans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a Belle and her talents can they transform and be made beautiful.

But it's not enough for Camellia to be just a Belle. She wants to be the favorite--the Belle chosen by the Queen of Orléans to live in the royal palace, to tend to the royal family and their court, to be recognized as the most talented Belle in the land.

But once Camellia and her Belle sisters arrive at court, it becomes clear that being the favorite is not everything she always dreamed it would be. Behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that the very essence of her existence is a lie--that her powers are far greater, and could be more dangerous, than she ever imagined. And when the queen asks Camellia to risk her own life and help the ailing princess by using Belle powers in unintended ways, Camellia now faces an impossible decision.

With the future of Orléans and its people at stake, Camellia must decide: save herself and her sisters and the way of the Belles, or resuscitate the princess, risk her own life, and change the ways of her world forever.

Apuleius's Golden Ass is a unique, entertaining, and thoroughly readable Latin novel--the only work of fiction in Latin to have survived from antiquity. It tells the story of the hero Lucius, whose curiosity and fascination for sex and magic results in his transformation into an ass. After suffering a series of trials and humiliations, he is ultimately returned to human shape by the kindness of the goddess Isis. Simultaneously a blend of romantic adventure, fable, and religious testament, The Golden Ass is one of the truly seminal works of European literature, of intrinsic interest as a novel in its own right, and one of the earliest examples of the picaresque. This new translation is at once faithful to the meaning of the Latin, while reproducing all the exuberance of the original.

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The Debau Company is headed to a point of no return. The radicals within the company have made their move and deposed the conservative faction, all the while steering the northlands closer to the brink of open battle. A certain wolf rushes South as fast as her paws can carry her, but can Lawrence and the Myuri Mercenary Company hold back the flames of war long enough for a chance at lasting peace?

Winner of a Prima Baby Magazine Award for Best Toddler Book.

This picture book is designed to help children who are struggling to give up their pacifiers. Children love it because it's a fabulous fairy story with beautiful illustrations, and parents love it because it enables children to kick their pacifier habit once and for all.

This book ALSO tackles the days following the departure of the dummies, so parents don't have to worry about a child missing their dummies once they've gone.

The book follows the story of a little girl called Bea, who refuses to give up her pacifier. Then one night her mother persuades her to leave all her pacifiers outside her room for the 'Pacifier Fairy' to take - (in exchange for a special gift). Bea gets to meet the fairy, who shows her that it IS possible to give up pacifiers without shedding a single tear. The book teaches children why it makes sense to give up pacifiers, and offers up some fun ideas to stop them missing them once they've gone. After reading, parents can follow the book at home, and arrange an exciting visit from the Pacifier Fairy, to the delight of their child. Bea Gives Up Her Pacifier provides an easy, fun way for parents to say goodbye to pacifiers for good.

See also: Ben Gives Up His Pacifier