Nesbit's book has retellings of several classic tales but told in her delightful early 20th Century style, full of humor, lovely prose, and asides.

The combination is perfect! not only do you have all the whimsy of classic stories such as Jack and the Beanstalk. These are combined with the voice of a more modern author who comments wittily on the tale. For example in Dick Wittington there is a cooment about how it isn't easy to get to London because there aren't trains or cars.

It's that presence that makes this little book such a delight. And such fun to read aloud. The reader becomes enchanted with these classic tales while still giving a wink and a nudge tp the conventions of these stories.

Nesbit is a wonderful writer of children's stories and chapter books. This low-cost edition is a perfect introduction to her.

I love fairy tales and always have. Of course I like some better than others, and it's far from all that I love. When I saw this title on Netgalley, I just had to request it.

I knew the classic tales such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, but there were also some I didn't know like The White Cat and Hop-o'-my-Thumb. All of them were great reads and Nesbit has a fantastic ability to tell these old stories. I enjoyed reading a tale here and there and relive childhoods magical universe. If you like fairy tales then you should definitely check this one out. It's short and has a really nice cover.

My favorite fairy tale was Puss in Boots. What is yours?

A newly-reset collection of traditional fairy tales by E. Nesbit: Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Jack the Giant-Killer, Puss in Boots, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington and his Cat, The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, The White Cat and Hop-O'-my-Thumb.

Originally published under a different title, these nine stories are faithful to the heart of the traditional tales without being Grimm. Truth and kindness are encouraged, while bravery and pure chance also play their part. There's a satisfactory end to each, balanced reward and justice, and the familiar touch of an actual narrator.

I really enjoyed this book. I think it is really great and that everyone should read it. I highly recommend it!

This is perfect for children of all ages! It reintroduces the traditional fairy tale to contemporary readers!

Fabulous collection of fairy tales for the little ones and adults alike. The stories are all quite imaginative and a joy to read. Definitely recommend!