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A charming gift book of favourite tales to share time and again. A collection of ten timeless fairy tales, including Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks, and Snow White. Each classic story is accompanied by the illustrations of Rene Cloke, all in her inimitable vintage style. AGES: 4 plus AUTHOR: Rene Cloke was born in Plymouth, England in 1904. During World War II, she worked for the War Office as a tracer, producing maps from photographs for the Royal Air Force, but she spent the rest of her life illustrating greetings cards and children's books. Known for her depictions of fairies, sprites, pixies, and elves, a distinctive feature of Rene's style is the inclusion of faces in trees, which you'll see in many of her illustrations.. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for story time or independent reading . Popular tales from a rich, literary heritage . Padded, foiled cover makes for excellent gift

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Rene Cloke was born in Plymouth, England in 1904. During World War II, she worked for the War Office as a tracer, producing maps from photographs for the Royal Air Force, but she spent the rest of her life illustrating greetings cards and children's books. Known for her depictions of fairies, sprites, pixies, and elves, a distinctive feature of Rene’s style is the inclusion of faces in trees, which you’ll see in many of her illustrations.. Rene Cloke was born in Plymouth, England in 1904. During World War II, she worked for the War Office as a tracer, producing maps from photographs for the Royal Air Force, but she spent the rest of her life illustrating greetings cards and children's books. Known for her depictions of fairies, sprites, pixies, and elves, a distinctive feature of Rene’s style is the inclusion of faces in trees, which you’ll see in many of her illustrations.. Rene Cloke was born in Plymouth, England in 1904. During World War II, she worked for the War Office as a tracer, producing maps from photographs for the Royal Air Force, but she spent the rest of her life illustrating greetings cards and children's books. Known for her depictions of fairies, sprites, pixies, and elves, a distinctive feature of Rene’s style is the inclusion of faces in trees, which you’ll see in many of her illustrations..

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