Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. This classic edition of short stories is brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by New York Times #1 Bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included to help boys and girls learn which traits are desirable and which are less than desireable, including:
- The Hare and the Tortoise - The Lion and the Mouse - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!
Sherlock (The Hound of the Baskervilles) - Kid Classics
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Now the classic novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is an illustrated storybook perfect for kids! Kid Classics Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervillesis an irresistible mystery—just the right amount of thrilling!
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote this classic tale about Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson more than one hundred years ago. Now, here is the fun new just-for-kids version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles, abridged and retold for a young modern audience while remaining true to Doyle’s original text.
It’s a story that you can’t put down: When the Baskervilles are haunted by a giant, ghostly hound that glows eerily and howls outside their estate at night, no one can crack the case but Sherlock Holmes! Holmes and Watson track the fearsome hound through the Grimpen Mire and solve the mystery, along the way learning lessons about greed, truth, and illusion. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
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Sit with little Miss Muffet on her tuffet, climb the hill with Jack and Jill, and baa with the black sheep in The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.
Mother Goose has been charming readers for centuries. This beautifully illustrated collection will bring these timeless rhymes to life and make cherished memories for you and your child. This treasury is perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, and will be beloved by kids and parents alike. With these rhymes, you will:
- Strengthen your bond with your child and build a lifelong love of reading. - Promote speech and cognitive development. Children will recognize the sounds, syllables, and rhythms in the rhymes and build reading comprehension. - Encourage imagination and creativity in your child. They will visualize concepts in their head when they listen to the verses, and even come up with rhymes of their own.
Rediscover old favorites like Tweedle-dum and Tweddle-Dee, Humpty Dumpty, The Man in the Moon, The Cat and the Fiddle, The Old Woman Under a Hill, Hickory, Dickory, Dock, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and many more with The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.
Classic Nursery Rhymes
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Rub-a-dub-dub! Sail away with the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker, play ring-around-the-rosie, or visit the old woman in her shoe as you rediscover these timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose.
Classic Nursery Rhymes is an enchanting introduction to rhymes and limericks for young readers. Vibrant illustrations by Gina Baek bring this beautiful collection to life, including favorites such as Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Rock-A-Bye Baby, Little Bo-Peep, Little Miss Muffet, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary. With these rhymes, you will:
- Strengthen your bond with your child and build a lifelong love of reading. - Promote speech and cognitive development. Children will recognize the sounds, syllables, and rhythms in the rhymes and build reading comprehension. - Encourage imagination and creativity in your child. They will visualize concepts in their head when they listen to the verses, and even come up with rhymes of their own.
Mother Goose has been charming readers for centuries. This rhyming board book will be beloved by kids and parents alike, and is a great addition to any home’s bookshelf
Dracula - Kid Classics
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Now the classic novel by Bram Stoker is an illustrated storybook perfect for children! Kid Classics: Draculais a fun way for kids to experience classic literature at their reading level—and just the right amount of spooky!
For years, the mysterious Count Dracula has terrorized Transylvania from the shadows of his great gothic castle; but when his latest victim—John Harker—makes a daring escape, the ancient vampire may have finally met his match! Told through the perspective of multiple characters, including vampire-hunter Van Helsing, beautiful schoolteacher Mina Harker, and even the loathsome Count himself, the story of Dracula has never been so much fun for kids to read. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
Bram Stoker was born November 8, 1847, in Dublin, Ireland. Stoker was a sickly child who was frequently bedridden; his mother entertained him by telling frightening stories and fables during his bouts of illness. Stoker studied math at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 1867. He worked as a civil servant, freelance journalist, drama critic, editor and, most notably, as manager of the Lyceum Theatre. Although best known for Dracula, Stoker wrote eighteen other books, including Under the Sunset, The Snake’s Pass, The Jewel of Seven Stars, The Lady of the Shroud, and The Lair of the White Worm. He died in 1912 at the age of sixty-four.
Frankenstein - Kid Classics
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Now the classic novel by Mary Shelley is an illustrated storybook perfect for kids of all ages! Kid Classics: Frankenstein is fun and just the right amount of scary!
On a stormy summer evening two centuries ago, Mary Shelley wrote the classic tale about a scientist and his monstrous creation. Now, here is the fun new just-for-kids version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein, abridged and retold while remaining true to Shelley’s original text. It’s a story that you can’t put down: After Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret to life and uses it to build an eight-foot-tall monster, he realizes he’s made a creature that he can’t take care of—or control! Frankenstein and the monster chase each other across Europe, along the way learning lessons about ambition, the effects of technology on our lives, judging others based on looks, and the healing powers of nature. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!
