The Orchard Book of Magical Tales

This collection of magical tales brims with this particular kind of narrative enchantment, containing stories from every continent: they include the beautiful Lemon Princess, a dragon king's daughter, enchanted apples, and Baba Yaga Bony-Legs.

Faced with seemingly impossible quests, right invariably wins, patterns are repeated, lessons are learned and equilibrium is restored, in ways that still resonate with our everyday lives.

The tales are thoughtfully juxtaposed, narrated with a light, elegant – and gently humorous – touch, and the exquisitely detailed, jewel-coloured illustrations draw on an eclectic range of artistic motifs and visual traditions to enchant you further. A beautifully balanced collection.