The Oxford Treasury of Children's Stories - Softcover

"Twenty-six great children's stories are brought together in another of the fine Oxford anthologies.... The occasional illustrations by a number of artists in bright, cartoon-style watercolors are as exuberant as the stories."--Booklist "Twenty-six great children's stories are brought together in another of the fine Oxford anthologies.... The occasional illustrations by a number of artists in bright, cartoon-style watercolors are as exuberant as the stories."--Booklist "Twenty-six great children's stories are brought together in another of the fine Oxford anthologies.... The occasional illustrations by a number of artists in bright, cartoon-style watercolors are as exuberant as the stories."--Booklist "Twenty-six great children's stories are brought together in another of the fine Oxford anthologies.... The occasional illustrations by a number of artists in bright, cartoon-style watercolors are as exuberant as the stories."--Booklist

Stories long loved, like Hans Christian Andersen's The Tinderbox, and stories just found, like Maggie Scraggle Loves the Beautiful Ice-Cream Man by Jill McDonald, sit side by side in this treasury of stories guaranteed to enthrall. It's perfect for read-aloud while young listeners delight in the amusing color illustrations. And the youngest readers will enjoy the easy-to-read stories and appreciate the large format of the anthology. Authors include Oscar Wilde, Ted Hughes, Rudyard Kipling, Geraldine McCaughrean, and other masters of children's literature along with authors newer to the field. Families will find this collection is truly a treasure, sure to be a classic anthology for generations to come.