Children’s Literature & Fairy Tales
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Books written primarily for the information or entertainment of children and young adults (I use it pretty loosely here, since most of the books under this category are definitely appreciated by adults too).
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Updated 2022. All the books in MinaLima’s Interactive Classics series. Includes video reviews.
An overview of the Puffin Limited Editions and video review of the Lauren Child LE of the Secret Garden.
I’ve added new article and annotated bibliography to the sites covering the delightful and undervalued Best In Children’s Books series. Which famous author do you recognize?
Update to let you know I have a new illustrated bibliography ready, a complete list of all the books in the Junior Deluxe Editions (JDE) series.
A video tour of my extensive Alice in Wonderland book collection.
My latest illustrated bibliography is a complete list of the fantasy, mythological and children’s books published by twin illustrators Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone.
The Folio Society’s limited edition leatherbound series of six cherished tales, each of which is illustrated by a contemporary artist, was released between 2008 to 2016. Includes video review.
Updated 2019. Rockport’s Classics Reimagined is a library of stunning collector’s editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated with a fresh new take by contemporary artists from around the world. Includes video review.