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"ONCE, IN OLDEN TIMES, when wishes still had power, there lived a king. All of his daughters were beautiful, but the youngest was the loveliest of all. The sun itself, which sees so much, was dazzled when its light shone on her face."

This distinctive edition of the familiar tale of the princess and the frog makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence... Read Full Overview

Whatever you will have, dear frog," said she, "My clothes, my pearls and jewels, and even the golden crown which I am wearing." The frog answered, "I do not care for your clothes, your pearls and jewels, nor for your golden crown, but if you will love me and let me be your companion... Read Full Overview

When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. From "The Frog King"... Read Full Overview

What better way to introduce your child to a new language than with this dual language of Grimm's classics!The Brothers Grimm's fairytales are magical; but how do you get kids excited about the stories when most translations were written over 100 years ago in a dated English?... Read Full Overview

With spacious and luminous art that engages the viewer and captures the eyes' attention, this is a graceful translation of a favorite tale. Full-color illustrations.