Here is a rich and varied collection of the great stories that have enchanted children for centuries. Princesses and peasants, brave heroines and heroes, elves, wizards, fairies and talking animals throng its colorful pages. Distinguished American author and artist Eric Carle has created lively new tellings of these classic tales and illustrated them in over one hundred vibrant full-color pictures for the delight of today’s readers, young and old. This is a perfect book for family reading and sharing.