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John Matthews is a historian and author, an Arthurian expert and professional storyteller. He is the author of numerous highly acclaimed
books on Arthurian legends and Celtic mythology, and was historical advisor for Touchstone Pictures during the making of King Arthur (2004). John has also written Arthur of Albion (HC: 9781846860492) and The Barefoot Book of Knights (HC: 9781846860348;
PB with CD: 9781841482057). He lives in Oxford, England.
Giovanni Manna is an award-winning Italian artist whose distinctive illustrations have been exhibited worldwide. He's illustrated quite a few
Barefoot Books, including Someone I Like (HC: 9781841480046), Swing High, Swing Low (HC: 9781841481708) and The Barefoot Book of Knights (HC: 9781846860348; PB with CD: 9781841482057).
Jerry Nelson is the voice behind Sesame Street's Count von Count. His expert accents and hilarious growls, unique for each scary monster or courageous hero, enliven these exciting tales!
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books on Arthurian legends and Celtic mythology, and was historical advisor for Touchstone Pictures during the making of King Arthur (2004). John has also written Arthur of Albion (HC: 9781846860492) and The Barefoot Book of Knights (HC: 9781846860348;
PB with CD: 9781841482057). He lives in Oxford, England.
Giovanni Manna is an award-winning Italian artist whose distinctive illustrations have been exhibited worldwide. He's illustrated quite a few
Barefoot Books, including Someone I Like (HC: 9781841480046), Swing High, Swing Low (HC: 9781841481708) and The Barefoot Book of Knights (HC: 9781846860348; PB with CD: 9781841482057).
Jerry Nelson is the voice behind Sesame Street's Count von Count. His expert accents and hilarious growls, unique for each scary monster or courageous hero, enliven these exciting tales!
Matthews's writing is clear and fluid, making these stories especially suited for reading aloud. Manna's stylized watercolor illustrations capture the different moods of the tales. The vibrant colors, varied format, and attractive design make this a visually appealing addition. --School Library Journal --School Library Journal
Once upon a time many of today's adults enjoyed listening to bedtime stories involving magic and unusual creatures such as giants and ghosts.... In this new collection, Matthews retells traditional, but often unfamiliar, stories that are guaranteed to keep bedroom lights burning.... This is a collection that deserves to live 'happily ever after' among the classics. -- ForeWord --ForeWord
he author writes in a direct, unornamented way that never turns wooden.... Artwork by Giovanni Manna brightens nearly every page with bottom borders and framed vignettes, mixing decorative and pictorial elements to evoke each story's origin. -- Booklist --Booklist
Once upon a time many of today's adults enjoyed listening to bedtime stories involving magic and unusual creatures such as giants and ghosts.... In this new collection, Matthews retells traditional, but often unfamiliar, stories that are guaranteed to keep bedroom lights burning.... This is a collection that deserves to live 'happily ever after' among the classics. -- ForeWord --ForeWord
he author writes in a direct, unornamented way that never turns wooden.... Artwork by Giovanni Manna brightens nearly every page with bottom borders and framed vignettes, mixing decorative and pictorial elements to evoke each story's origin. -- Booklist --Booklist
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- PublisherBarefoot Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1902283260
- ISBN 13 9781902283265
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages80
- IllustratorGiovanni Manna
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