A superb volume of seven favourite fairy tales from Charles Perrault, the father of modern fairy tales, retold and beautifully illustrated by Val Biro. Includes Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Hop 'o My Thumb, Cinderella, Diamonds and Toads, and the Ridiculous Wishes. AGES: 4 plus AUTHOR: Born in Budapest in 1921, Val Biro discovered his talent and love of drawing at an early age, cheekily sketching caricatures of teachers during his early school days! After moving to London in 1939, he studied at the Central School of Arts, specialising in illustration. Throughout a distinguished career stretching over 60 years, Val Biro's work has featured in magazines, advertising and in over 400 illustrated books! SELLING POINTS: . An enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables . Charming and humorous illustrations . Ideal for shared and independent reading