The Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories : A Treasury of Classics from Children's Literature (Kingfisher Book Of...)

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Summary: Terrific introduction to Girl Classics
Review: This book offers a terrific introduction to a dozen or so classic stories in shortened form. The Wizard of Oz, Heidi, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and others, have been condensed to 10 or so pages, making them ideal for bedtime reading.

My daughter is five and loves the illustrations. There are colorful, unique page boaders for each story. The other illustrations are sparse - one or two per story - but are both vivid and unique in style to each story.

I also appreciate the prose. Perhaps too difficult for young(er) children, however the various authors don't pander to children either in terms of simplified vocabulary or style.

Great character builder too.