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Magical Bedtime Stories

27 Classic Tales
By Nicola Baxter
Series: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics
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This beautiful hardback anthology brings together 27 best-loved bedtime stories, presented with full-colour illustrations and printed page edges. Climb the beanstalk with Jack, sneak into the bears' cottage with Goldilocks, share Tom Thumb's incredible adventures, and discover what makes the perfect pirate in this incredible collection... Read More
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This beautiful hardback anthology brings together 27 best-loved bedtime stories, presented with full-colour illustrations and printed page edges.

Climb the beanstalk with Jack, sneak into the bears' cottage with Goldilocks, share Tom Thumb's incredible adventures, and discover what makes the perfect pirate in this incredible collection of children's stories. Packed with best-loved classics, entertaining new tales, and delightful illustrations, this wonderful collection of children's stories is the perfect book to share at bedtime.

Includes:

  • Puss in Boots
  • The Gingerbread Man
  • The Three Little Pigs
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff

About the Series: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children's literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398859869

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Inset image on cover; 1c printed edges

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 864g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Nicola Baxter Series: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics

About the Author

Nicola Baxter has compiled and retold many fairy and folk tale collections for young readers, including the works of Hans Christian Andersen and The Brothers Grimm. She has authored serveral of Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series and worked on compilations of classic children's poetry. She lives in Norfolk, England.

Marie Allen is a UK-based illustrator, specialising in illustration for children's publishing, and has contributed to many children's picture books.

Jo Parry is a freelance illustrator and artist and has worked for a diverse list of clients including the Early Learning Centre, Marks & Spencer and Penguin Books. She is now based on the sunny south coast in Poole, Dorset.

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