Favourite Fairy Tales from Charles Perrault

Charles Perrault, Val Biro, Val Biro

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Hardback

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English

Miscellaneous
01 March 2026

Picture storybooks; Novelty, toy & die-cut books; Anthologies (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Fairy Tale Treasuries

A superb volume of seven favourite fairy tales from Charles Perrault, the father of modern fairy tales, retold and beautifully illustrated by Val Biro.

Includes Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Hop 'o My Thumb, Cinderella, Diamonds and Toads, and the Ridiculous Wishes.

AGES: 4 plus

AUTHOR: Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books!

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An enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables .

Charming and humorous illustrations .

Ideal for shared and independent reading

By: Charles Perrault
Illustrated by: Val Biro
Retold by: Val Biro
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 978g
ISBN: 9781782706861
ISBN 10: 1782706860
Series: Fairy Tale Treasuries
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books! Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books!