I want a fantastic book of fairy tales

[MilaMae]

DD is addicted to them.

We have all the Nick Sharratt ones(fab).

I want a book/books like those I read as a child with lovely illustrations etc

Any recommendations?

No, but I'd love one too, so I'll keep watching.

I have this and it's well written and beautifully illustrated. You've probably got all four stories from it already though?

Not all in one book, but the old Ladybird books are still quite good in my view, if a little dated. There are different versions so when browsing your favourite 2nd hard bookseller, check the book version. I prefer the 606d's. List of book titles.

I love those Nannynick but they are so expensive now and hard to get hold of am hoping we might unearth some in the attic

this oneby Berlie Doherty, illustrated by Jane Ray is beautiful.

I love that one, Frisby. Can't wait for dd to be old enough. I enjoy finding Ladybird books at village fetes, etc.

Not sure if this is the kind of thing you mean, but what about ones illustrated by Arthur Rackham? (Most often illustrating Grimms Fairy Tales.) Timeless.

I bought this one for DD for christmas The stories are told very simply.
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andrew lang is unbeatable and the blue fairy book is the best. i also like red and green. grey is a bit wafty and can't remember yellow at all.

Oh yes from my childhood I would hunt down Sinead de Valera on Amazon. Irish fairy stories and wonderful stories.

The new versions of Ladybird Tales are available for £1.99 each direct from Ladybird. Free UK delivery for orders placed before 31 Jan 2009.

Thanks Nanny I soooo want the Ladybird originals. I have them all imprinted on my brain. The new ones look good though and cheap too many thanks for the link.

Many thanks for all the other suggestions ,they're all gorgeous now which to pick????