Illustrated in full colour by Elisa Paganelli.
Journey through the seasons and celebrations of a child’s year in this stunning collection of fairy tales from the bestselling, award-winning author of The House with Chicken Legs, Sophie Anderson.
Brimming with magic and extraordinary adventure, the stories are all inspired by fairy tales that have been passed down for generations. Some are twists on classics, such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, while others are original stories inspired by folklore, such as The Bear and the Dragon and The Sleeping Forest.
Packed with colourful illustrations by Elisa Paganelli, this gorgeous gift book brings Sophie’s lyrical storytelling to life.
“This illustrated collection of fairy tales is a real treat… the perfect festive package.” The Bookseller, Editor’s Choice, one of ten titles not to miss in September
“Anderson’s lively, adventurous writing marries with Paganelli’s swirling, soaring artwork to create a treasure trove for 7+ readers to share at bedtime or explore solo.” The Guardian
“Sophie Anderson has the magic touch for reworking fairy tales and this collection of twelve stories – one for each month of the year – brims with everything that makes her writing so strong: an understanding of the lasting appeal of the stories; an ability to bring the characters and their worlds to life on the pages, human and other; inventive, vigorous storytelling. It looks beautiful too, handsome hardback with gorgeous colour illustrations by Elisa Paganelli… a book to treasure.” Books for Keeps
Available from all good bookshops, including Waterstones, Blackwells and Bookshop.org.
Exclusive Waterstones Edition with unique cover colourway and Exclusive Indie Edition with gold sprayed edges.
