My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales

This collection retells classic fairy tales for young readers, presenting condensed versions of well-known stories such as Cinderella, Hansel and Grethel, Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, Beauty and the Beast, the Goose Girl and others, accompanied by full-color plates and decorative illustrations. Each tale preserves familiar plots and motifs — enchanted transformations, tests of virtue, deception and reward — while using accessible language and fanciful visuals. The editor arranges short narratives alongside vivid pictures, emphasizing charm, moral contrasts, and the persistent appeal of traditional folk motifs.