The Great Book of Christmas Tales is a richly illustrated holiday anthology gathering magical, heart-warming, and timeless stories inspired by winter folklore and the spirit of Christmas. Within these pages, snow-covered villages glow with warm candlelight, enchanted toys awaken, mysterious visitors appear in the night, and humble acts of kindness spark unexpected miracles...

A wonderful collection of classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales, penned by the legendary Mother Goose and illustrated by Arthur Rackham.Mother Goose is the pen-name for the celebrated author of over 100 original fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The author’s identity remains unknown, and some believe that she never existed. It was Charles Perrault who first published a collection of Mother Goose’s writings in 1697, initiating the fairy tale genre. This collection is...

"What would the world look like if girls grew up reading fairytales made from the magic they carry inside themselves? Breathtakingly beautiful, is what." —Lidia Yuknavich, national bestselling authorIn her debut children's book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic fairytale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that will inspire young readers to change the world, featuring gorgeous silhouettes from Arthur Rackham on each page.In this modern ...

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

The longer stories in this book are called Fairy Stories, because that is the name by which such tales are always known to children; and yet only a very few contain any direct reference to fairies. The most of them have to do with talking animals and with strange incidents and transformations such as have always delighted the childish fancy. They have been drawn from a variety of sources; and liberty has been taken to make such changes in the narratives as seemed most necessary to adapt th...

Gulliver’s Travels is a satire, written by Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745). It is both a satire on human nature, and a parody of the ‘traveller’s tales’ literary sub-genre – and Swift’s best-loved full-length work. The book became popular as soon as it was published; with John Gay informing Swift that his novel was ‘universally read, from the cabinet council to the nursery.’ The text has since become a classic of English literature, and to this day remains ap...

The Springtide of Life – Poems of Childhood is an anthology, collected by Edmund Gosse, containing Algernon Charles Swinburne’s enchanting verses for children. Swinburne (1837 – 1909) was a celebrated English poet and playwright, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in every year from 1903 to 1907, and again in 1909. His poems are here decorated with the delicate and romantic illustrations of Arthur Rackham. Gosse once told Rackham that ‘this volume will not merely be the best book of the...

The tale of The Sleeping Beauty is here retold by C. S. Evans, and illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Charles Seddon Evans (1883 – 1944) was an immensely well respected writer, editor and folklorist, who brings this magical story to life. He wrote this version of The Sleeping Beauty as a companion volume to Cinderella, also illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Evans expanded Charles Perrault’s original story of Cendrillon ou, La Petite Pantoufle de verre, and followed the later version recorded by t...

Originally entitled Children's and Household Tales, Grimm's Fairy Tales were first published by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early nineteenth century.This selection contains 80 stories and includes some of the best known, such as 'Briar-Rose' (perhaps better known as 'Sleeping Beauty'), and 'Little Red-Cap' ('Little Red Riding Hood'), as well as some lesser known tales, like 'The Bremen Town Musicians', 'The Goose-Girl' and 'King Thrushbeard'.

The Complete Works of J. M. Barrie (With Illustrations) showcases the literary genius of the iconic author, James Matthew Barrie. This comprehensive collection includes his most famous works such as 'Peter Pan,' 'The Little White Bird,' and 'Quality Street,' each accompanied by exquisite illustrations that bring his imaginative stories to life. Barrie's lyrical prose and whimsical storytelling transport readers to a world where childhood innocence and wonder reign supreme, making his works...

In "Japanese Fairy Tales," Yei Theodora Ozaki presents a rich tapestry of traditional Japanese folklore, reimagined for a Western audience. Through her delicate yet vibrant prose, Ozaki captures the enchanting essence of tales that emphasize moral lessons, the interplay between humans and nature, and the supernatural. The collection oscillates between whimsical narratives and profound wisdom, showcasing a variety of themes such as love, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. By we...

First published in 1890, “The Red Fairy Book” is the second in a series of collections of fairy tales from around the world edited by Andrew Lang, the Scottish novelist, poet and literary critic, with translations and retellings by his wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne, and others. Lang and Alleyne would go on to publish popular collections of fairy tales and poetry for over twenty years. Lang and Alleyne achieved great commercial success with “The Blue Fairy Book”, the first in the series, pu...