Customer Reviews

Terry Jones Fairy Tales (Magical Library)

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His take on the world is so singular that the word "unique" doesn't even get close. (of course we have devalued that word to the point that each chicken McNugget in the entire world is unique)

I love this book (i'm 43) i know i would have adored this book when i was younger (and reading every book i could get my eyes on) and i truly think it is a must-have, must-read, and a "Princess-Bride-esque" choice for a book to read to a young person. Or an old one. Or a group.

Seriously, you can't know how good this work is until you read it.

I remember (dimly) that he said in an interview (or seven) that he felt that the fairy tales that were available were mostly hideous and nightmarish - and not in a good way (my phrasing). He wrote these for his own kids, and someone convinced him to publish them, and i'm forever glad they did so!

I'm almost 30. Throughout my life I have read hundreds of books, maybe thousands but this fairy tale book is the most memorable. The stories are fascinating and unique. It is the most colorful, imaginative display of eye-catching illustrations and story telling.

If you have kids, this is a MUST HAVE. It will stay with them for years. I still read it!

These stories, fantastic. 12 stars. But this Puffin edition is paperback sized, with Michael Foreman's gorgeous watercolors reduced to dingy postage stamps.

Do yourself and your kid a favor, and get the big color version. They'll be enticed by the pictures, and will be better able to read themselves with the bigger type.