Fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Scotland, England, Italy, and one from China.

Twenty-nine tales from the folklore of Turkey, India, Denmark, Armenia, and the Sudan.

“Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting—from all over the world—fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.”—Kirkus Reviews The third installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, The Green Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1892, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are: •The Three Little Pigs •The Three Bears •The Blue Bird •The Magic Swan •The Enchanted Ring •The Twelve Huntsmen •And many more! This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age Illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers. The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. The Fairy Books, compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang, are widely considered among some of the best collections ever compiled.

The Green Fairy Book is a notable addition to Andrew Lang’s collection of children’s literature with international stories that include both Chinese and Spanish fables. It’s a delightful selection of the genre’s most memorable tales. Originally published in 1892, Andrew Lang combines a premier collection of children’s stories for The Green Fairy Book. Similar to his previous entries, this version features tales that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of them include “The Blue Bird,” “The Enchanted Watch,” Little One-Eye, Little Two-Eyes, And Little Three-Eyes,” as well as “The Three Little Pigs and “The Three Bears.” This is a vibrant retelling of classic fairy tales that continue to stand the test of time. Andrew Lang is best known for his impressive series of children’s fables. The Green Fairy Book helped solidify his place a master storyteller in the juvenile genre. His compelling prose and vivid imagery make this collection a standout amongst its peers. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Green Fairy Book is both modern and readable.

This was meant to be the third and last of Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of many colours. Fortunately for us it wasn't. First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then when Victorian children asked for more, the Red Fairy Book; and, when they wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together. The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Scotland, England and even one rare Chinese tale. However much these nations differ over policy and ideology, all their children agree to liking fairy tales. As we grow up, we dismiss or forget the fairy tales of our youth and the lessons they taught. But grandparents have long memories and the responsibility falls on them to tell them to their grandchildren: and when they, in their turn, become grandparents, they remember them, and tell them also. In this way these tales are older than reading and writing, far older than printing. The oldest fairy tales ever written down were written down in Egypt, in about Joseph's time, nearly three thousand six hundred years ago. Other fairy stories Homer knew, in Greece, nearly three thousand years ago, and he made them all up into a poem, the Odyssey, which all children should read some day. But here you will find an enchanted watch, the golden blackbird, Jorinde and Joringel, the shoes of swiftness, that were worn later by Jack the Giant-Killer and perennial favourites like the three little pigs. These fairy tales are the oldest stories in the world. They were first made by men, who were childlike, for their own amusement, and so they amuse children still. While these stories were made to amuse, they also teach goodness, unselfishness, courage and morals. 33% of the publisher's profit will be donated to charity.