The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies

by Jane Werner Watson

Book Overview

THIS WHIMSICAL AND charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375844260
• ISBN13: 9780375844263
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.1" x 13.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

My favorite childrens book

I was about to pass on my battered and very read copy to a grandchild when i realized i could send a better copy. Wonderful book. Fantastic stories i love to this day. A permanent joyous childhood memory. Every kid should know these stories !

Like seeing an old friend!

This was my favorite book as a child! I have fond memories of "reading" the stories through the exquisite Garth Williams illustrations long before I could read the words. When the long-awaited republished version arrived, my hands actually shook as I opened the box! There they were, all of my elf and fairy friends from childhood, just as I remembered them. What a treasure. I purchased two. One for my bookshelf for "grandma's hands only", and one to share with my grandchildren. I'm sure that the second will wind up like my original, with well-loved, worn and torn pages... This book is a real "keeper"!

The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies

This is a book I remember from my childhood (50+ years ago) and I was thrilled to locate it. The book is as wonderful as I remember it with excellent stories and marvelous detailed illustrations. A pleasure for both children and adults.

The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic)

I was absolutely thrilled when I found out that my favorite childhood book (and the favorite of many others) was being reprinted again! I pre-ordered copies for myself, my children and a few friends. I was so happy when they arrived this week! This book is a true treasure to be enjoyed by all! The illustrations by Garth Williams and stories are priceless. This book would make a wonderful addition to any collection.

It's finally back!

This was my favorite book as a child. I have been waiting for it to be reprinted for several years. I bought several to give away, as it makes a wonderful gift for a child or expectant parents. When the box arrived, yesterday, it was indeed a glorious day! Buy it before they sell out again.