A princess danced, a princess dreamed, another found a pea.
One kissed a frog, one saved a bird, another crossed the sea.
One ate an apple, one tamed a beast, one lost a satin shoe.
And another spun straw into gold, in ten tales told anew!

Ten of the most beloved princess stories are ingeniously retold and splendidly illustrated―with cleverly hidden pictures―by author Grace Maccarone and artist Gail de Marken. From Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea to Snow White, these favorite tales will delight readers, happily ever after.

Collectable, complete and unabridged quality hardcover editions of the worlds most popular and enduring story

When adventure-hungry Professor Liedenbrock discovers a coded message in an old manuscript, it leads him and his reluctant nephew, Axel, to faraway Iceland. There they search for a secret passage into the heart of a volcano, where a thrilling world of danger and discovery awaits them at the center of the earth.

Verne’s riveting classic tale will grip readers to the end.

When orphan David Balfour discovers he has been betrayed and kept from his rightful inheritance, his miserly Uncle Ebenezer has him kidnapped and shipped into slavery. En route the ship is wrecked and David washes ashore with the swashbuckling rebel, Alan Breck. Together they set off across the treacherous Highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped is a classic tale of betrayal and adventure that has thrilled generations of readers.

Age 8+ Complete and unabridged.

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When young Heidi is orphaned, her aunt Dete leaves her in the care of her reclusive grandfather, Alm-Uncle. At first, the villagers of Dorflie are concerned for her welfare, but she flourishes in her new home until her aunt returns to take her away to live in Frankfurt. How will Heidi cope so far from her beloved mountain and the grandfather she adores?

A classic tale of love and friendship.

With a white star on his forehead and one white foot, Black Beauty is a handsome horse, spirited but kind. After carefree days of galloping in the meadow, Beauty is sold and his turbulent life as a working horse begins. Through times of both happiness and great hardship, Black Beauty’s tale is told with intelligence and compassion. Anna Sewell’s classic novel is perhaps the most famous animal story of all. time.

Age 8+ Complete and unabridged

After losing both her parents, Pollyanna is sent to live with her aunt, Miss Polly. Despite her aunt’s sternness, Pollyanna’s cheerful nature soon spreads throughout the town with the help of ‘The Glad Game’. But when Polyanna suffers a dreadful accident, her sunny optimism is put to its greatest test. Full of spirit and hope, this heartwarming classic casts an unforgettable spell.

Collectable,complete and unabridged,quality hardcover editions of the world’s most popular and enduring story.

A collectable quality hardcover editions of one of the world’s most popular and enduring stories. Age 8+