Customer Reviews

The Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories: A Treasury of Classics from Children's Literature

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This book offers a terrific introduction to a dozen or so classic stories in shortened form. The Wizard of Oz, Heidi, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and others, have been condensed to 10 or so pages, making them ideal for bedtime reading.

My daughter is five and loves the illustrations. There are colorful, unique page boaders for each story. The other illustrations are sparse - one or two per story - but are both vivid and unique in style to each story.

I also appreciate the prose. Perhaps too difficult for young(er) children, however the various authors don't pander to children either in terms of simplified vocabulary or style.

Great character builder too.

I bought this book for my granddaughter who is 9 years old and she thoroughly enjoyed it and wants me to buy her more books just like this one.

John Miles
Happy Grandfather

Where do I begin? The fact that the book is hard cover makes it worthy of purchase. That way the book can be handed down in great condition. The print is a good size for easy reading and the accompanying pictures made it attractive even to me!
I am really pleased with the selection of stories and more importantly my niece was thrilled with the book! Thinking of purchasing? Think no more, buy it!!!

could not be more boring. no modern child would sit through this book. wasted the cash for christmas. My six year old said to give it away.