Fairy Tales (Jones book) facts for kids
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First edition
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| Author | Terry Jones |
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| Illustrator | Michael Foreman |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Pavilion Books |
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Publication date
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1981 |
| Pages | 127 |
| ISBN | 978-0-907516-03-3 |
| OCLC | 16549141 |
Fairy Tales is a book of children's stories published in 1981. It was written by Terry Jones, who was famous for being part of Monty Python. The beautiful pictures in the book were created by Michael Foreman. He used both ink drawings and colourful watercolour paintings.
Contents
About Terry Jones's Fairy Tales
This book is a collection of short fantasy stories. They are told in a fun and often silly way. The tales mix old-fashioned lessons with exciting monsters. They also feature funny and sometimes surprising moments.
What Kinds of Stories Are Inside?
The book has many different kinds of tales. For example, one story is about "Simple Peter." He finds a special mirror. This mirror shows you how other people see you.
Another story tells of a little girl. She gets a chance to visit a magical place called Goblin City. But she worries so much about the trip. In the end, the friendly goblin who offered the journey takes it back.
Fun and Imagination in the Book
Terry Jones fills the stories with lots of imagination. You might hear the stars singing silly songs. The moon even joins in with its own funny reply! The book uses humour and unexpected twists. It makes reading these fairy tales a unique experience.
Why This Book is Special
In April 2009, a very important person praised Fairy Tales. Michael Rosen, who was the Children's Laureate at the time, chose it. He said it was one of his five favourite children's stories ever. This shows how much people love Terry Jones's creative storytelling.
