Paul Galdone was een productieve auteur en illustrator van kinderboeken, gevierd om het tot leven brengen van klassieke verhalen met zijn kenmerkende artistieke flair. Zijn werk bevatte vaak levendige details en een speels gevoel voor humor, waardoor geliefde verhalen nog boeiender werden voor jonge lezers. Hij had een bijzonder talent om dierenfiguren te voorzien van menselijke uitdrukkingen en persoonlijkheden. Galdone's hervertellingen van traditionele folklore zijn gewaardeerde steunpilaren geworden in de kinderliteratuur.
The story follows the three Billy Goats Gruff as they attempt to cross a bridge guarded by a hungry troll. This delightful board book serves as an engaging introduction to the classic tale, featuring vibrant illustrations by Paul Galdone, a two-time Caldecott Honor winner. Children will enjoy the suspense and humor as they discover whether the clever goats can outsmart the troll and safely reach the other side.
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma, but following her through the forest is a very hungry wolf... This lively retelling of the classic fairy tale has gorgeous illustrations and the simple text makes this story perfect for sharing together or for beginner readers to enjoy alone.
Three little kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their mittens.
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it.
A Ghost Story
Kids and adults will delight in this bone-chilling, classic tale. In this spooky, horror-filled picture book, a strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off his tail and had it for dinner.
Retells the popular story of a boastful cookie that runs away from a group of hungry people and animals.
Three bears return from a walk and find a little girl asleep in the little wee bear's bed.
Colorful versions of three classic fables illustrating simple truths about life
