"Mother's Nursery Tales" by Katharine Pyle is a treasury of timeless fairy tales that have delighted audiences, from "The Sleeping Beauty" to "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Cinderella." Pyle's storytelling highlights the battle between right and wrong, the wonder of magic, and the value of traits like goodness, courage, and truthfulness. The book begins by inviting readers into the lasting world of these stories, presenting them as age-old tales carried on through time. In the initial story, "The Sleeping Beauty," we discover a princess doomed to a magical sleep by an awful fairy, waiting to be saved by a fearless prince's kiss after a very long time, a fascinating introduction that primes readers for a lineup of stories overflowing with life lessons, fascinating people, and enchanted journeys perfect for people of all ages.
Mother's Nursery Tales
By Katharine Pyle
Encounter princesses, giants, and fairy godmothers in this collection of stories where goodness wins, magic happens, and bravery is rewarded.
Summary
About the AuthorKatharine Pyle was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people, an influential member of the Pyle artistic family, active in Philadelphia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a social activist, she published several accounts of Delaware's colonial history.
Katharine Pyle was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people, an influential member of the Pyle artistic family, active in Philadelphia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a social activist, she published several accounts of Delaware's colonial history.
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