By Terry Jones (author) , Michael Foreman (illustrator)
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Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime – or any other time – these wonderful retellings of some of the lesser-known fairy stories taken from all over the world are full of gentle magic and enchantment retold with a light and humorous touch. A classic collection beautifully illustrated and handsomely produced.
Sail to the moon in a wonderful boat with a brave princess. Swim around the world with a talking fish until you have seen all that there is to see. Meet a boy who has a dinosaur in his shed.
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This amazing collection of wonderful stories from the hilarious imagination of Terry Jones and illustrated by Michael Foreman will have children and parents aline rolling with laughter.
Terry Jones was Guest Editor in April 2011. You can see which books he chose by clicking here.
Terry Jones is perhaps best known as a scriptwriter and member of the Monty Python team. He is a highly successful historian, performer, director and writer for film, radio and television. His books for children have been enormously popular, including Bedtime Stories, The Knight and the Squire, The Lady and the Squire, Nicobobinus and The Saga of Erik the Viking.
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Sail to the moon in a wonderful boat with a brave princess. Swim around the world with a talking fish until you have seen all that there is to see.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fairy Tales (The Fantastic World of Terry Jones) and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Fairy Tales (The Fantastic World of Terry Jones) features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Fairy Tales (The Fantastic World of Terry Jones) was written by Terry Jones and published by Pavilion Children's Books an imprint of Anova Books
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