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The Thread of Life: Twelve Old Italian Tales

The acclaimed illustrator of the Harry Potter series brings her expressive, unmistakable style to this charming collection of classic Italian fairy tales. A dozen traditional children's stories handed down through the generations in Italy (including a delightful twist on the familiar legend of Cinderella) are accompanied with Mary GrandPré's vivid, evocative artwork, which has been hailed worldwide and was featured on the cover of Time magazine. Folk and fairy tales from other countries provide a great way for children to learn about different cultures, and this enchanting volume is sure to become a family favorite.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 80
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780762416691
  • Genres
  • childrens
  • Release date
  • 2003