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Bernadette Watts
While strolling through the park, Franz Kafka hears the cry of a young girl named Saskia sitting with her mother. When Franz learns that the child has lost her beloved…
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A retelling of the classic battle of wits-The Three Little Pigs-with illustrations by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts that will charm you up to your chinny-chin-chin! Bernadette Watts brings…
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Hans Christian Andersen,Bernadette Watts
There is only one way the Little Mermaid can win the prince’s heart and gain an immortal soul: she must agree to the sea witch’s terrible deal–give up her voice…
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Stories, fables, and fairy tales from Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Jean de la Fontaine, Gerda Marie Scheidl, and Leo Tolstoy are adapted and illustrated by Bernadette…
While Isobel’s playing with her best friend’s beautiful store-bought doll house, she becomes intrigued by one of her friend’s toys–a small golden plate. But when Isobel takes the golden plate…
Before next full moon let me find a friend. Hans Millerman lives all alone in his mill. Intent on finding a friend, Hans sets off on a long journey.Could it…
A classic retold by Bernadette Watts - one of Europe’s most recognised and beloved fairy-tale artists. Now available in paperback. When Tortoise says to Hare, I bet I can beat…
These beautiful editions of classic tales are redesigned in celebration of 50 years of working with Watts, one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply…
But even these few things meant much to others less fortunate than herself; and in selfless love, the girl gave away the little that she had. In this beautiful Grimm…
Sure of winning the race with a tortoise, a hare dawdles about to make it more fun.
In this heart-warming and alternative version of the Christmas story, beautifully illustrated by Bernadette Watts, Katy sets out in the snow to visit the new baby born in the innkeeper’s…
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An enchanting tale of seasonal change and childhood, beautifully brought to life through Bernadette Watt’s incandescent illustrations.
The beloved author-illustrator adapts this classic Christmas story about a shy boy who plays his trusted drum for the newborn king to a picture book sure to charm children and…
Follow your dreams in this heartwarming winter tale!
Every snowflake has a dream. While the other snowflakes boast about their plans to travel on to glamorous and far off destinations-…
A gentle picture-book retelling with a slightly different twist. In this version
Eight heartwarming classic tales for the Christmas season—illustrated by Bernadette Watts--in one beautiful volume.
A beautiful Christmas collection that includes The Smallest Snowflake, The Little Drummer Boy, Shoemaker Martin, The…
A story of friendship and faith.
Varenka lives contently in her cottage in the woods, until passersby warn her that war has broken out. Pack up a bundle and come…
Brothers Grimm,Bernadette Watts
Bernadette Watts’ simple retelling and magical illustrations capture the essence of the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel –one of the best-loved folktales in the world. When Hansel and Gretel’s evil…
Four aging animals--a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster--set out to seek their fortunes as musicians in Bremen, but along the way they stumble into a fateful encounter…
Snow White is about the fairest princess in the land and the wicked queen determined to destroy her; the seven dwarves who welcome her into their home and a poison…
The Brothers Grimm,Bernadette Watts
The 15 most popular Grimm fairy tales are collected in this masterpiece release with detailed illustrations by a top illustrator, and a special explanation of each story. Easy to read…
Bernadette Watts,Gerda Marie Scheidl
A classic title back in print!
George, the little gardener, is surprised when one of his beloved flowers is sad. The small daisy would rather be in the neighbour’s beautiful…
A must-have for every child’s collection: classic fairy tales with full-color illustrations – competitively priced.
Bernadette Watts,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm
Love and bravery triumph over evil in this classic Brothers Grimm tale compellingly illustrated by Bernadette Watts. Jorinda is magically transformed into a nightingale and imprisoned by an evil witch…
The Brothers Grimm (Author)
Retells the Grimm folktale of the two sisters who visit Mother Holly with very different results.
