Items related to The Selfish Giant and Other Stories: Illustrated by...
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories: Illustrated by Philip Waechter (Alma Junior Classics): Oscar Wilde - Softcover
When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpertual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, 'The Selfish Giant' is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde's other fairy stories - 'The Happy Prince', 'The Nightingale and the Rose', 'The Devoted Friend', 'The Remarkable Rocket', 'The Young King', 'The Birthday of the Infanta', 'The Fisherman and His Soul' and 'The Star-Child' - brought to life by Philip Waechter's bright and imaginative illustrations.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Perfectly poignant. --Aldershot News & Mail
About the Author:
Famed for his brilliant wit, Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) was a prolific writer and one of the most successful playwrights of Victorian Britain, as well as a champion for the values of Aestheticism.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAlma Classics
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1847494978
- ISBN 13 9781847494979
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
- IllustratorPhilip Waechter
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 9.15
Shipping:
£ 2.07
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 23290117-n
Buy New
£ 9.15
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories Illustrated by Philip Waechter Alma Junior Classics
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9781847494979
Buy New
£ 11.30
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories (Paperback)
Published by
Alma Books Ltd, Richmond
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). Paperback. When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpetual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways.A classic tale for children, The Selfish Giant is presented here with all of Oscar Wildes other fairy stories The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Devoted Friend, The Remarkable Rocket, The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and His Soul and The Star-Child brought to life by Philip Waechters bright and imaginative illustrations. New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847494979
Buy New
£ 11.81
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories by Wilde, Oscar [Paperback ]
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 9781847494979
Buy New
£ 11.81
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Books COMMIS 2015-09-15, London
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781847494979
Buy New
£ 8.54
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). 256 pages. 7.80x5.04x0.94 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1847494978
Buy New
£ 6.38
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Softcover
Quantity: 7
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). In English. Seller Inventory # ria9781847494979_new
Buy New
£ 8.16
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Books Ltd
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 7
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader. Seller Inventory # B9781847494979
Buy New
£ 9.35
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Softcover
Quantity: 7
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader. Illustrator(s): Waechter, Philip. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: YFA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 272. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781847494979
Buy New
£ 12.23
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Published by
Alma Classics
(2015)
ISBN 10: 1847494978
ISBN 13: 9781847494979
New
Softcover
Quantity: 7
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Waechter, Philip (illustrator). New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader. Illustrator(s): Waechter, Philip. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: YFA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 272. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781847494979
Buy New
£ 13.88
Convert currency