Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk

Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk Meet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic European folk tales. Much-loved stories such as “Kate Crackernuts,” “Tom Tit Tot,” and “The Griffin” take readers on a journey through Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and wonder at beautiful palaces. This unique collection celebrates the rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders, fairies from Scotland, and gnomes from Austria. With radiant pictures by Daniela Drescher—one of Germany’s best-loved illustrators—Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes, and Fairy Folk is sure to enchant young and old readers alike. C O N T E N T S: 1. The Smith and the Grateful Dwarf 2. The Green Glass Bottle 3. The Maid and the Kobolds 4. The Dwarf’s Godmother 5. Tom Tit Tot 6. The Grateful Dwarf 7. The Griffin 8. Luran and the Fairies 9. The Helpful Mountain Gnome 10. The Mountain Gnome’s Punishment 11. The Dwarf Who Was Refused Shelter 12. The Herdboy 13. The Dwarf’s Gifts 14. The Elves and the Wigmaker 15. Kate Crackernuts 16. The Warf’s of Grindelwald 17. The Venetians 18. The Song of the Gnomes 19. The Magic Lamp 20. The Farmer and the Fairy Hillock 21. The Hired Cow 22. The Blacksmith’s Apprentice About the Author Daniela Drescher was born in Munich and trained in art therapy. She is the author and illustrator of more than twenty books for children, which are now available in several languages. Her best known books include In the Land of Fairies, In the Land of Elves, In the Land of Merfolk, What’s Hiding in There?, the Little Fairy stories and the Pippa and Pelle stories.