One of our finest novelists for young people (Kirkus Reviews) turns his hand to the classic fairy tale, The Little Red Hen. The graceful muted illustrations of Norman Messenger accompany this magic tale—a charming book that will delight young children with every telling. Full color.

A brave young boy ventures to climb to the top of a huge, magical beanstalk, where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make a fortune for his poor family.

New The Limited Editions Club. Very Good+. 1949. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Jean Hersholt, the General Editor of The Evergreen Tales, and famous actor. Limited edition of 2500 copies of which this is number 1272.

From a pair of top storytellers come the third and fourth in a series sure to enthrall the littlest of readers! Two more favorite tales join the titles in the Nursery Classics series! The Three Bears features the famous ursine family that hosts an unexpected blond visitor—-in a charming new version that captures the best of Robert Southey's 1837 original. The Gingerbread Man tells the story of the most-wanted cookie chased by a string of hungry animals—until he meets his match in a wily fox. Award-winning artist Norman Messenger adds new dimensions to these perpetual favorites with his exquisite, softly shaded illustrations.