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Issue Details: First known date: 2014... 2014 Once Upon a Timeless Tale
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y separately published work icon The Princess and the Pea Margrete Lamond , Mitch Vane (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014 7475108 2014 single work picture book children's

'It isn't easy being a prince. Mainly because a prince has to find a perfect princess that he can marry. And how can a prince know whether a princess is real and true? There's only one way to find out ...The Princess and the Pea is one of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved fairy tales. With Mitch Vane's delightful illustrations, this sprightly and irreverent retelling is destined to be loved a whole lot more! ' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014
y separately published work icon Goldilocks and the Three Bears Robert Southey , Margrete Lamond , Anna Walker (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014 7475222 2014 single work picture book children's fable

'When Goldilocks wanders too far into the woods, she comes across an empty house, and she's barely across the threshold before she starts to make a mess of things. Goldilocks doesn't mean to do wrong, it just seems to happen that way ...Goldilocks and the three bears was first published almost two centuries ago, and it was told as a folk tale for a long time before that. Now, with enchanting pictures by much-loved illustrator Anna Walker, this favourite tale will have pride of place on every child's bookshelf, and is set to be around for a whole lot longer. ' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014
y separately published work icon Little Red Riding Hood Charles Perrault , Margrete Lamond , Anna Pignataro (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014 8459867 2014 single work picture book children's

'One day she meets a wolf in the woods. When he suggests she wander off the path to pick flowers, that's exactly what she does, even though her mother said not to dawdle. Meanwhile, the wolf is up to no good. Things soon go wrong for Little Red Riding Hood. But what will happen to the wolf? Little Red Riding Hood is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. This lively retelling, with its inspired illustrations by internationally acclaimed Anna Pignataro, brings the story alive for a fresh generation of readers.' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2014
y separately published work icon Cinderella The Brothers Grimm , Margrete Lamond , Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23072003 2015 single work children's fiction children's Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon The Emperor's New Clothes Margrete Lamond , Carol Thompson (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23072097 2015 single work picture book children's 'The emperor loves new clothes. The fancier they are the more he likes them. So he hires two master weavers to create the best suit ever. But these master weavers are tricky...The Emperor's New Clothes is one of Hans Christian Andersen's funniest fairy tales. Accompanied by Carol Thompson's cheeky illustrations, this playful retelling will delight a whole new generation of readers, as well as draw chuckles from those who already know and love this tale.' (Publication summary) Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon The Three Little Pigs Margrete Lamond , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23076682 2015 single work children's fiction children's fable

'A popular English folk tale that has been told in hundreds of different ways around the world, and this bright new retelling gives the tale a fresh coat of paint with Jonathan Bentley’s adorable illustrations

'When three little pigs build themselves houses—one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks—they don't expect a big bad wolf to come and blow them all down. But that’s what happens . . . until the wolf comes to the house made of bricks. Then it’s the wolf who runs into trouble.' (Publication summary) 

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon The Twelve Dancing Princesses Margrete Lamond , Anna Walker (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23076835 2015 single work children's fiction children's fable

'A tale of enchantment, with its magical cloak of invisibility and its avenues of silver, gold, and diamonds, now creates a whole new web of enchantment for readers everywhere

'The princesses are locked in their room every night, but every morning their party slippers are worn to tatters. The princesses won’t say how or why, and despite the King’s threats, no one can work it out. Just when the King is at his wits end, an unlikely character walks into town. Will he reveal the princesses’ secret? Or will he lose his head like the others before him? ' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon Jack and the Beanstalk Margrete Lamond , Andrew Joyner (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23076933 2015 single work children's fiction children's fable

'Jack is lazy. Instead of walking the cow to market, he sits on a log. And instead of selling the cow for a good price, he swaps her for a handful of beans. Luckily for Jack, these are no ordinary beans.' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon The Ugly Duckling Margrete Lamond , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015 23077222 2015 single work children's fiction children's fable 'The little grey duckling looks nothing like the others. His feathers are scruffy and his feet are too big. He is teased and tormented from dawn til dusk, and no one ever asks him to play. What will become of him? And will he ever learn to love himself?' 

(Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon Beauty and the Beast Jeanne-Marie De Beaumont , Margrete Lamond , Anna Pignataro (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2015 9179427 2015 single work picture book children's fable

'Beauty is so kind, generous and good, she sacrifices herself to a hideous beast in exchange for her father’s life. But instead of devouring her, the beast bestows luxury and comfort on Beauty, and it seems he might not be quite so beastly after all. Yet there is always a price to pay …' (Publication summary)

Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2015
y separately published work icon The Frog Prince Margrete Lamond , Russell Thomson , David Cornish (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23076476 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable 'When an ugly frog rescues the princess’ golden ball from the bottom of a well, she must promise to be his dearest friend. The princess promises, but promptly forgets all about the hideous frog. Then someone comes knocking at the palace door, and the proud princess discovers the frog is not quite what he seems. Brought to life with David Cornish’s glorious illustrations, this charming edition is certain to become a favorite.' 

(Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016
y separately published work icon Hansel and Gretel Margrete Lamond , Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23076525 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable 'Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the woods, and their carefully laid trail of breadcrumbs has been eaten by birds. Lost and alone, they come across a house of bread and cake, but soon find out the old woman who lives inside is not as sweet as she first seems. This new retelling, with delightfully grim illustrations by Jonathan Bentley, gives this old tale an enthralling new lease of life and will fascinate a whole new generation of readers.' (Publication summary) Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016
y separately published work icon Rapunzel Margrete Lamond , Mitch Vane (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23076608 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable

'Rapunzel is locked in a high tower with only a terrifying witch for company. She must dangle her long hair from the tower window so the witch can climb up but, one day, Rapunzel receives a surprise visitor. This fresh retelling, with Mitch Vane’s lively and witty illustrations, is set to become a favorite for a whole new generation of readers.'(Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016
y separately published work icon Puss in Boots Margrete Lamond , Cécile Becq (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23077074 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable

'When a miller’s youngest son inherits nothing but a cat, he thinks he might as well make himself a hat out of it. What else would it be good for? But this is no ordinary cat—and one of the first things she demands is a handsome pair of boots.' (Publication summary)

Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016
y separately published work icon The Three Billy Goats Gruff Margrete Lamond , Gaye Chapman (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23077146 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable 'The Billy Goats Gruff are headed up the mountain, but to get there they must first cross a bridge. The trouble is, a troll lives underneath it and he is very keen to gobble up those goats, one after the other. Luckily, the billy goats are smart. Luckier still, the troll is stupid. The story of 'The three billy goats Gruff' has been Norway's best-loved folk tale for nearly 200 years. This lively retelling, with exceptional illustrations by the talented Gaye Chapman, will delight a fresh generation of readers and ensure the story continues to be loved for many years to come.' (Publication summary) Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016

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First known date: 2014
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