The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales is a special written by Chris Colfer. It was published on October 18th, 2016 and is the tenth book set in the Land of Stories universe.
Publisher's Summary
Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer.
This gorgeous, full-color companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and more. Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell—a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it all!"
Dedications, Literary Quotes & Acknowledgements
[From the back cover]: "Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories. If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don't be afraid! That is just the book's magic. But whatever you do, don't lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up."
Dedication: "To my mom. Thank you for introducting me to fairy tales and humoring my endless curiocity about the characters and their motives. I love you and will miss you always."
Main Plot / Chapters
INTRODUCTION
CLASSIC FAIRY TALES
- Cinderella
- Hansel and Gretel
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Snow White
- The Three Little Pigs
- Rumpelstiltskin
- The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Boy Who Cried Wolf
- Sleeping Beauty
- The Princess and the Pea
- Rapunzel
- Henny Penny
- The Little Mermaid
- Three Billy Goats Gruff
- The Snow Queen
- The Frog Prince
- Puss in Boots
- Thumbelina
- The Gingerbread Man
- The Ugly Duckling
- Pinocchio
MOTHER GOOSE'S NURSERY RHYMES
- Little Bo Peep
- Little Miss Muffet
- Little Jack Horner
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
- Humpty Dumpty
- Rub-a-Dub-Dub
- Three Blind Mice
- Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
- Georgie Porgie
- Hey Diddle Diddle
- Pat-a-Cake
- Jack and Jill
- Jack Be Nimble
MOTHER GOOSE'S FAIRY-TALE SURVIVAL GUIDE
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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