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The Glass Mountain: Tales from Poland

By Jan Pienkowski

Jan Pienkowski brings eight of the best-loved Polish folk tales to life with vibrant and witty paper cut illustrations.

From Jan Pienkowski, much-loved illustrator of the Meg and Mog series, comes this beautiful collection of Polish folk tales, with vibrant and witty colour illustrations throughout. Using the traditional cut-paper technique he learned as a child, Jan brings 8 of his favourite Polish stories to life. Featuring classic stories such as "Pan Twardowski", "The Glass Mountain", "The Wawel Dragon" and "The Fern Flower". A brand new title from one of the giants of children's literature, and the perfect way to introduce children to Polish folk tales.

Categories: Illustrated Classics

For readers aged: 7+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406348651
  • Published: 04 Sep 2014
  • Price: £12.99
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  • Size: 230 x 190 mm
  • Pages: 104

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'Eight of the best-loved Polish folk tales brought to life with vibrant paper cut illustrations' Bookseller Children’s Guide

'Children and adults alike can appreciate Pienkowski’s revival of his childhood Polish fairy tales with comical illustrations complementing the moral undertones of each fable. ‘The Glass Mountain’ encapsulates Jan’s imaginative youth married with effortless illustrative skill in charming us with captivating images.' Association of Illustrators

'A delight for readers of any age' The School Librarian

'The pictures are flamboyantly colourful and the imagination bounces off them to realms of wonder and menace' Spectator

'A wonderful collection of eight stories that will delight children.' Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read

'Another collection of spooky fairy stories from his native land' New Statesman

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