Author:Ladybird,Rachel Bavidge,Roy McMillan
Ladybird Classics are sensitively retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience. Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this digital download is a perfect introduction to the classics for young children.
Stories included are:
Gulliver's Travels
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island
A Christmas Carol
Heidi
The Secret Garden
Little Women
Alice In Wonderland
Black Beauty
Peter Pan
The Railway Children
The Jungle Book
The Three Musketeers
The Wind In The Willows
Dracula
Frankenstein
Robin Hood
King Arthur
It'll help keep the magic going a little longer and the illustrations by Quentin Blake are fantastic
—— Families MagazineDeacon breathes new life into Wilde’s timeless fairytale in a stunning new abridged version of the classic
—— The BooksellerAlexis Deacon has interpreted, and enriched, this much-loved Oscar Wilde fairytale with stunning new illustrations. The transformation of the giant from selfish to caring is beautifully realised
—— CarouselDeacon has abridged the story here for early years children and his bold, atmospheric illustrations paint a memorable portrait of the dark and light shades of this timeless story which emphasises the power of love and the importance of sharing and forgiveness.
Beautifully designed and produced, this marvellous adaptation is an ideal gift for all young readers.
Illustrator Alexis Deacon has been rightly praised for his beautiful drawings, and he has put his talents to good use by breathing life into Oscar Wilde’s timeless fairytale The Selfish Giant.
—— Burnley ExpressVery moving
—— Blackbird Pie