This book contains three original stories written in a fairytale style. In the first story, a small thistle, alone among all the beautiful flowers of the garden, has the wisdom and courage to help a childless king and queen. Then there are the adventures of Tomkin, the little tailor, who dreams of being a king and learns a lesson about keeping promises from his trusty, three-legged stool. Finally there is a tale of the wizard's daughter, the Little Beekeeper, and her three rude and foolish, older brothers. Vivian French has ...
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This book contains three original stories written in a fairytale style. In the first story, a small thistle, alone among all the beautiful flowers of the garden, has the wisdom and courage to help a childless king and queen. Then there are the adventures of Tomkin, the little tailor, who dreams of being a king and learns a lesson about keeping promises from his trusty, three-legged stool. Finally there is a tale of the wizard's daughter, the Little Beekeeper, and her three rude and foolish, older brothers. Vivian French has written "Jackson's Juniors", "Under the Moon", "Zenobia and Mouse", "Mary Poggs and the Sunshine", "Once Upon a Time", "Why the Sea is Salt", "Baker Ben", "Doctor Elsie", "Lazy Jack", "A Song for Little Toad", "Caterpillar Caterpillar" (shortlisted for the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award); "The Apple Trees" and "Spider Watching". Chris Fisher is the illustrator of "Princess Primrose" (also by Vivian French), "Pappy Mashy" and "Under the Moon".
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Chris Fisher. Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. D/J is good. The book is in good used condition. (Not, ex-library) In this book you will find three original stories in fairytale tradition. Each is full of memorable characters and magical events, and is ideal for reading aloud. You will receive the book seen in the image,
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
