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A delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world by one of our most beloved childrens writers.. GOLD FOIL AND OTHER SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE FOR A RICH, GIFTY PAPER-OVER-BOARDS COVER. International bestselling childrens author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funkes personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. Its the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales.. This wonderful selection of 13 tales includes:. The Tale of the Firebird (Russia) The Boy Who Drew Cats (Japan) The Frog Princess (Ukraine) The Six Swans (Germany) The Girl Who Gave a Knight a Kiss out of Necessity (Sweden) Kotura, Lord of the Winds (Siberia)
About the Author
Cornelia Funke is one of today's most beloved writers of magical stories for children. She is the author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, Inkheart, Inkspell, the Ghosthunters series, When Santa Fell to Earth, and Igraine the Brave. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, in a house full of books.
