A collectible, lavishly illustrated new series of classic stories, fairy tales and fables that have captured the imaginations and hearts of children for generations.
Cinderella, with its heroine's magical transformation and iconic glass slipper, is perhaps the most popular fairy tale of all time. This stunning new version will enchant children hearing the story fo
Little Red Riding Hood has to deliver goodies to grandma—but when the hungry Big Bad Wolf spots the girl in the woods, he decides to trick her into becoming dinner. “What a big mouth, you have, Grand
When a brother and sister lost in the woods come upon a tempting gingerbread house, they can't resist entering. Little do they realize that inside lives a witch … and she thinks they'd make a deliciou
Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Who is the fairest of them all? When the mirror answers “Snow White," the beautiful princess's stepmother plans to kill her. The girl escapes and finds a new home with sev
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the qualit
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair. When a beautiful girl imprisoned by an enchantress meets a handsome prince, her long hair is the only means of escape … if she can fool the witch.
A collectible, lavishly illustrated new series of classic stories, fairy tales and fables that have captured the imaginations and hearts of children for generations.
Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story about a mermaid who leaves the sea after she falls in love with a human prince receives a beautiful and poignant retelling.
Chronicles the adventures of Phineas Fogg and his manservant, Passepartout, on their record-breaking journey around the world in the late nineteenth century.
Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the adventures of the four March sisters—Meg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Jo—as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.EASY TO READ—Original classics abridged for today’s seven- to nine-year-old market make an easy transition for emerging readers transitioning from chapter books to middle-grade fiction.UPDATED PACKAGE—This paper-over-board format includes bold and dynamic new cover and interior art.PERFECT FOR COLLECTIONS—This series is a natural addition to classrooms and libraries.
When young Pip accidentally meets a convict out in the marsh one Christmas Eve, he has no idea that his life is about to change--forever. The amazing events following that encounter, and the strange
This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it
A shipwreck. A sole survivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe’s amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year p
A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice, and the soldiers
Mary Shelley’s tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly two centuries ago. From the bits and pieces of de
Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo’s powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (including an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her,
