Title: Magical Tales From Many Lands
Author: (retold by) Margaret Mayo
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
ISBN: 0-525-45017-3
Summary: An anthology of stories about magic from around the world.
Butterfly’s notes: These tales feature strong heroes and heroines who stand by their morals and learn from their mistakes. I absolutely loved this anthology as a child; it is one of my personal favorites. There is something about Jane Ray’s illustrations that really brings the stories to life.
Categories: ages 7-9, ages 10-12, fairy tales, mythology and legends, fantasy, anthologies, picture books