Oscar Wilde's Stories for Children

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARIntroduce a new generation to Oscar Wilde’s beloved stories for children with this beautifully illustrated luxury hardback – a timeless collection of classic tales and a stunning gift book to treasure for years to come.For more than a century, Oscar Wilde’s children’s stories have enchanted readers of all ages with their unforgettable characters, imagination, wit and wisdom. This beautiful new collection brings together six of Wilde’s classic fairy tales and bedtime stories, newly presented for today’s young readers.A beautiful keepsake edition made to be treasured:Richly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Lauren O’Hara Beautiful linen-effect jacket with debossing and metallic detailing High-quality paper and traditional binding touches Designed using a vintage font exclusively licensed by the Dublin Print Museum Finished with a ribbon bookmark Expertly printed and bound in Italy A timeless gift for children, families and lovers of classic literatureSix timeless Oscar Wilde stories:The Selfish Giant The Happy Prince The Devoted Friend The Nightingale and the Rose The Remarkable Rocket The Young KingFor the first time, these much-loved stories from the great Irish queer author are brought together in a major new edition from an Irish publisher. Lauren O’Hara’s delicate, richly coloured illustrations give Wilde’s magical world a fresh new identity while preserving the timeless quality that has made these stories classics of children’s literature.Classic yet contemporary, luxurious yet made to be read and shared, this beautiful illustrated collection is perfect for bedtime reading, gifting for book lovers and introducing children to Oscar Wilde for the very first time.A special book for a child’s bookshelf and a beautiful gift for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions, this keepsake edition of Oscar Wilde’s Stories for Children is designed to be read, shared and treasured from one generation to the next.